Starting next month, it will be easier to renew your driver’s license, if you’re over the age of 80.
As of Feb. 3, drivers in this age group can do their mandatory vision and cognitive screening assessments and renew their drivers’ licences in a single visit at some ServiceOntario centres.
By the end of Spring 2025, the service will be available at all ServiceOntario locations across the province.
“Ontario’s seniors deserve a convenient and accessible way to renew their drivers’ licences, ensuring they can stay connected to their communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
“Reaffirming Ontario’s commitment to enhancing customer service and supporting the needs of seniors, this new streamlined process eliminates the need for seniors to visit multiple locations, cutting wait times…”
Until now, drivers aged 80 and over had to visit a separate location to complete their vision and cognitive screening assessments and then go to ServiceOntario to renew their drivers’ licences.
With this new format, seniors will now be sent a renewal notice by mail around 90 days before their licence expires, with instructions to book an appointment online or by phone.
Drivers 80-plus are required to renew their G or M class licences every two years.
