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If you own or lease a vehicle in Ontario, you are required to abide by all registration regulations. In fact, Over 4.7 million driver's licences are issued or renewed every year.
This blog looks at vehicle registration in Ontario. It provides information on the most common questions about costs, fees, and what to do if your registration has expired. It’s another piece to consider when you are calculating car insurance quotes.
All Ontario vehicles must be registered to be legally allowed on the road.
Your permit paper (the green piece of paper provided to you when you purchased the vehicle) is proof of registration in Ontario. This is what you will be asked to provide if pulled over by police or if you are in the process of buying or selling a vehicle.
Vehicle registration refers to your vehicle permit, license plate and sticker. When you register, you will receive these three items. Collectively they are your vehicle registration and it’s important to always have them and your ownership with you.
The process will look a little different if you register a new or used vehicle. Here’s how they work :
If you purchase a new car from a car dealership in Ontario, they will complete the process for you. A fee may apply for the dealership to perform this service. The dealership will provide you with all the necessary car registration paperwork, and license plates (if needed). The vehicle will be registered and ready to drive off the lot.
Buying a used vehicle involves several steps. If you are purchasing a used vehicle from a car dealership, they can handle the process for you (note – some dealerships and car lots may require you to complete registration). Otherwise, you will have to complete the car registration process yourself. It will need to be registered within six days of purchase.
Before you go online or in-person to register your vehicle, you should have these items ready :
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On March 13th, 2022, the provincial government announced that drivers would no longer have to pay renew their licence plate. The cost is now $0 for renewals. For new vehicles, a vehicle permit is $32.
Here is how much it previously cost to register your car in Ontario :
You can first check to see if you can renew your licence plate sticker online by entering your plate and permit number. If you can renew online, you need to follow the steps on the website. After you pay, you will receive it in the mail or pick it up. You can check registration online and view your current status, renewal date, and more. Signing up for email reminders alerting you when renewing is an option.
People move all the time. When you do, you are required to update your address on your vehicle registration.
You can change the address online through the ServiceOntario website. You are required by law to notify the Ministry of Transportation within 6 days of changing your address. If you change your address online, you will need to pick up your new permit at a location. You must bring your old permit.
There is no fee for changing your address on your registration.
A vehicle permit is your proof of vehicle registration. You must have it with you at all times when driving your vehicle. You need a vehicle permit and license plate to register your vehicle in Ontario.
A registered identification number (RIN), or vehicle permit number, is either your driver’s license number or a created 9-digit number. A RIN number is used for vehicle transactions, such as vehicle registration.
Registration can easily be lost, stolen, damaged, or misplaced. Getting a replacement is quite simple - you will need to visit a ServiceOntario location to replace the registration. Also, keep in mind :
If you are moving to Ontario on a permanent basis from another province or country, you will need to register your vehicle in Ontario. To register an out of province vehicle in Ontario, you will be required to provide personal identification. You will also be required to show :
You will be required to pay for the vehicle registration permit, new plates and sticker. If you have outstanding fines in the province you are moving from; they will need to be paid.
If you have been driving with an expired licence during the pandemic, the provincial government is requiring vehicle owners to update their registration by February 2022.
Yes. You must show that you have car insurance in Ontario before you can register your automobile.
This document allows another person to take care of your vehicle's administrative tasks on your behalf. They will be able to register your vehicle on your behalf.
Yes. You must provide the buyer with the vehicle registration as part of the sale when selling a car in Ontario. You must complete and sign the application for transfer section on the registration permit.
When it comes to registering a vehicle in Ontario, it’s important to remember that you must have valid insurance that suits your needs. Try our car insurance calculator to find great rates and save more!
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