Overview

If you were injured in a car accident where no automobile insurance exists to respond to your claim, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries or property damage from the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund.

You may be eligible for:

  • accident benefits if you suffered an injury
  • death and funeral benefits on behalf of someone who died
  • compensation for personal injury or property damage (except for vehicles)

If you owe money to the Fund, you can make a repayment to the Fund online, in-person, by telephone, by cheque or by money order.

If you need to get in touch with your Enforcement/Collections Officer or a claims examiner, please email mvacf.mcs@ontario.ca or call:

It’s illegal to drive a motor vehicle in Ontario without insurance coverage. The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund is the last resort for compensation if you were injured in an accident and no other insurance is available.

Who can apply

You can apply for compensation from the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund if you:

  • live in Ontario
  • were involved in a collision in Ontario where no one had auto insurance
  • were injured or have property damage worth over $100

For example, you might be eligible for compensation if you do not have access to insurance and were injured in a car accident where you:

  • weren’t in a vehicle (for example, you were walking or cycling) and the driver of the vehicle involved was not insured
  • were a passenger in a vehicle and neither driver was insured
  • can’t identify the other vehicle in a hit-and-run accident or the vehicle was stolen

How to apply

Accident benefits

To apply for accident benefits, you need a:

Death and funeral benefits

If you are applying for compensation on behalf of someone who died in an auto accident, you need a(n):

Property damage

If your property was damaged as a result of a car accident, you can apply for compensation if the owner and driver of the at-fault vehicle are identified.

The Fund:

  • may pay up to $10,000 including interest per accident, plus legal costs (if applicable)
  • has a $100 deductible for all payouts
  • does not compensate for damages to vehicles

To make a claim for property damage, you need a:

If your claim is over $3,000, you must also take legal action. Learn more about suing an uninsured or unidentified motorist.

For more information about making a claim for property damage, contact:

Claims Adjudication and Settlement Unit
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
222 Jarvis Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 0B6
Tel: 416-250-1422
Toll-free: 1-800-268-7188
Fax: 416-590-7076
E-mail: mvacf.mcs@ontario.ca

Service of legal documents to support a claim

You can serve legal documents to support a claim to the Fund by visiting:

Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
222 Jarvis Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 0B6

Tel: 416-250-1422


Toll-free: 1-800-268-7188

We also accept service of legal documents by email at mvacf.mcs@ontario.ca

Submit your application

To submit your application:

  • carefully complete, sign and date all documents
  • ask your employer, health practitioner, legal representative or anyone else submitting information on your behalf to fill out their forms in full
  • send your completed application to:

    Claims Adjudication and Settlement Unit
    Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
    Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
    222 Jarvis Street, 7th Floor
    Toronto, Ontario M7A 0B6
    Tel: 416-250-1422
    Toll-free: 1-800-268-7188
    Fax: 416-590-7076
    E-mail: mvacf.mcs@ontario.ca

After you apply

Once we have reviewed your application, we will inform you in writing if you are eligible for compensation from the Fund. Processing times may vary depending on type and complexity of your claim.

Apply for direct deposit

If you are receiving benefits or a service provider, you can have your payment securely deposited into your bank account through a direct deposit.

You will need to provide your banking information to the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund by:

  • sending an email to RMISB.EFT@Ontario.ca requesting to set up your direct deposit
  • following instructions from an email invitation to provide your banking information and receive payment

The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund can pay Ontario’s minimum liability limits of up to $200,000 (including pre-judgment interest) per accident, plus legal costs.

You may sue an uninsured or unidentified motorist for:

Consult a lawyer to learn more:

If you are being sued and you disagree with the claim, you must file a written dispute with the Fund or with the appropriate court. You may need to consult a lawyer.

For owners and drivers of uninsured vehicles

If you were the owner and/or driver of an uninsured vehicle involved in an accident where someone was injured or property was damaged:

  • you must repay the Fund the amount the other person in the accident received
  • your driver’s licence will be suspended until you have fully repaid the Fund or a repayment schedule is established

If you fail to repay the Fund:

  • your property may be seized and sold
  • your wages may be withheld
  • you may be required to attend a hearing (judgment examination)

In some exceptional circumstances, the Fund may agree to enter into a settlement for payment of the entire outstanding debt if continued payments would cause undue hardship.

    How to repay the fund

    You can repay the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund in two ways.

    Repay in full

    You can repay the Fund in full by certified cheque, bank draft or money order, payable to the Minister of Finance.

    Establish a payment agreement

    If you do not wish to repay the Fund in full, you can establish an agreement to pay it back in installments.

    In a payment agreement:

    • an Enforcement/Collections Officer will work with you to establish your monthly repayment
    • your first repayment must be made to the Fund before your driver’s licence can be reinstated
    • you will receive a statement 15 days before each subsequent repayment is due, similar to credit card or utility bills
    • you will not be charged interest
    • you can make your monthly payment online

    To apply for a payment agreement:

    • submit a(n):
    • if you own a vehicle, have your insurance company access here to create an account and complete and submit a Financial Responsibility Certificate Form (F5/F5A/F7):
      • F5 - Proof of Automobile Insurance
      • F5A - Change to Automobile Insurance 
      • F7 - Cancellation of Automobile Insurance 

    For more information on collections, contact:

    Manager, Enforcement and Collections
    Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
    Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
    222 Jarvis Street, 7th Floor
    Toronto, Ontario M7A 0B6
    Tel: 416-250-1422
    Toll-free: 1-800-268-7188
    Fax: 416-590-7076
    E-mail: mvacf.mcs@ontario.ca

    Repay the Fund online

    If you have already set up a payment agreement, you can pay online.

    To repay, you will need:

    • your accounts receivable number
    • to pay with either a Visa Credit Card, Master Credit Card, Visa Debit Card or Debit Mastercard

    Repay in-person

    Visit our office in-person to repay the Fund by debit or credit card:

    Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
    Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
    222 Jarvis Street, 7th Floor
    Toronto, Ontario M7A 0B6
    416-250-1422
    Toll-free: 1-800-268-7188

    Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except statutory holidays.

    Note: There is paid parking on the South side of the building.

    Reinstating your driver’s licence

    Once we receive and approve all required documentation, including your first repayment, your driver’s licence will be reinstated within approximately 2-5 business days.

    Contact us

    For more information or to provide feedback about the Fund you can contact:

    Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
    Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
    222 Jarvis Street, 7th Floor
    Toronto, Ontario M7A 0B6
    Tel: 416-250-1422
    Toll-free: 1-800-268-7188
    Fax: 416-590-7076
    E-mail: mvacf.mcs@ontario.ca