Get or renew an Ontario Photo Card
How do I get 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.
Where to begin
- Check eligibility and the rules for any licence or photo card you hold.
- Review the accepted original-document list and photo requirements.
- Use the official first-application or renewal route that applies to you.
Before you open the official service
- Whether this is a first application or renewal
- The official accepted-document list
- A suitable ServiceOntario location if required
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
Do not treat a Photo Card as a driver's licence or passport. Confirm the consequences for any existing licence before applying.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
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