Ontario identity & documents
Choose a specific reviewed route below. Requirements depend on the service and location; these guides link to the current instructions from the issuing authority.
Order or replace an Ontario birth certificate
ServiceOntario explains how to order a certificate for a birth registered in Ontario, including replacement documents. It distinguishes certificate formats and explains who can request them. Before ordering, check which version the organization requesting proof actually accepts. A newborn whose birth is not yet registered may need the separate newborn registration route.
Read the guideGet or renew an Ontario Photo Card
The Ontario Photo Card provides an identification route for eligible Ontario residents who do not drive. ServiceOntario explains first applications, renewal, accepted identity documents and interactions with existing licences or other photo cards. Read those conditions carefully before applying: obtaining this card can require surrendering another document, and it is not an international travel document.
Read the guideUpdate your address with Ontario services
Ontario's address-change hub maps a move to the records that may need updating, including a driver's licence, vehicle permit and health card. Different products have different rules and deadlines. Use the official instructions for each one rather than assuming a single transaction updates every government service. The hub also explains when an in-person step is needed.
Read the guideApply for an Ontario marriage licence
An authorized municipal office issues an Ontario marriage licence. You can start online through ServiceOntario where the municipality participates, or use the municipality’s own process. An online application still requires in-person completion and pickup.
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Use the responsible authority
Each guide identifies its official sources and review date. Complete applications on the government website. This independent guide does not confirm eligibility or submit requests.