Ontario Photo Card

Ontario photo cardThe Ontario Photo Card is government-issued photo identification that allows people who don’t drive and are 16 years of age or over to access government, financial or business services that require proof of identity.

You can apply for an Ontario Photo Card if:

  • you do not drive,
  • you are a resident of Ontario, and
  • you are 16 years of age and over.

You will need to bring to a ServiceOntario centre:

Your original identity documents to prove your legal name, date of birth and signature.
List of acceptable identity documents 

Please note:
If you have a driver’s licence and want to get a Photo Card, you have to give up your licence. Your driver’s licence will be cancelled when you apply for your Photo Card.

Find a ServiceOntario centre

Cost

  • Order an Ontario Photo Card:  $35
  • Renew an Ontario Photo Card:  $35
  • Replace a lost, stolen or damaged Ontario Photo Card:  $10
  • Retake a photo for a Ontario Photo Card:  $10
  • Add or remove an age identifier:  $10
  • Change information on a Ontario Photo Card:  Free

Payment

VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Debit, Cash, Certified Cheque

Delivery

4 to 6 weeks by mail

What you need to know

The Ontario Photo Card is government-issued photo identification that allows people who don’t drive and are over 16 years of age to access government, financial or business services that require proof of identity.

How do I

Changing your name?

If you have recently changed your name, you will need to update your Photo Card at a ServiceOntario centre. 

Recently moved?

If you have moved recently, you will need to change your address on your Ontario Photo Card at a ServiceOntario centre.

Updated: February 19, 2013