Ontario Photo Card
The 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.
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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
- Renew my Ontario Photo Card?
- Replace my lost, stolen or damaged Ontario Photo Card?
- Change information on my Ontario Photo Card?
- Retake my photo for my Ontario Photo Card?
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.
