Enhanced Driver's Licence (EDL) Appointment - Information

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What is an EDL?

An Enhanced Driver's Licence (EDL) is a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document denoting identity and citizenship that can be used to as a passport alternative at Canada-U.S. land and water border crossings.

A valid passport is still required to enter the United States by air.

Step 1. Are you eligible to apply for an EDL?

To apply for an EDL, you must:

• be a Canadian Citizen
• hold a valid Ontario driver's licence (except Class M1)
• be an Ontario resident
• not have any travel restrictions
• read the EDL Applicant's Guide (link opens in a new window)

Step 2. Book an EDL appointment with ServiceOntario's Online Booking system

You must schedule an appointment in advance. To book an EDL appointment you will need:

• Your Ontario Driver's Licence
• A printer 
• Adobe Reader (version 7.0 or above) - if you need Adobe Reader, press here to download a free version of  Adobe Reader (link opens in a new window).
• Consult our Frequently Asked Questions (nº7) if you cannot upgrade the computer you are using to Adobe 7.0 or higher.

Step 3. Bring these important documents with you to your EDL appointment. You must have them in order to apply for an EDL.

Print out, but do not sign, the three documents below (each link opens in a new window).

1. Citizenship Questionnaire
2. Entitlement to Travel Questionnaire 
3. Consent Form

Make sure you have the mandatory identity documents listed in Appendix A at the end of the Applicant's Guide (link opens in a new window).

• Ontario Driver's Licence (Section 1)
• Evidence of Canadian Citizenship Documents (Section 2)
• At least one item from the Proof of Identity Documents (Section 3)

Copies, altered or damaged originals of any of these documents will not be accepted.

The name on your identity documents must match exactly and be spelled the same way.

Quebec baptismal or birth certificates issued prior to January 1, 1994 are not acceptable. If you do not already have one, you will need to obtain a new Quebec birth certificate from the Province of Quebec before your appointment.

Have you changed your name?

If your current legal name is different from the name shown on your citizenship document (such as a birth certificate), or you have changed your name (i.e., marriage, divorce, legal name change) you must provide all documents that link your birth name to your current name.

Acceptable name change documents include:

• Divorce certificate (both the married and previous names must be on the document).
  Please note your maiden name must be on your divorce certificate. If your current legal name cannot be linked from a divorce certificate to your maiden name on your citizenship documents (i.e., birth certificate) you will need a certified copy of your marriage certificate that provides the link from your current legal name to your maiden name.
• Change of Name certificate.
• A certified copy of a marriage certificate issued by the Province or State is required. A marriage certificate issued by a religious organization or a marriage commissioner will not be accepted.

Press here to find out more information on how to apply for a certified copy of a marriage certificate, or a Change of Name certificate.

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