Hi, my sisters were out of country for couple of year and return back to Canada few months back. She had a valid Ontario driver's licence before she left Canada which expired when she was away. Once she was back, due to some urgency, she applied for Ontario Photo ID and surrendered the expired licence. My question is, if now she apply for the driver's licence, will she get credit for her driving experience. Unfortunately, she doe snot have copy of the expired licence neither she know the licence number. Wondering if anyone in this form had have or known similar cases. Thanks in an advance.
Driver's licence and Provincial ID
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ServiceOntario near her home is all closed. However, she has to go somewhere. Intention here is to expect what could happen and if she can do anything proactively to get DL without any waiting time.
Hi
https://www.ontario.ca/page/renew-expired-drivers-licence
Tests you may have to take
If you have a full driver’s licence (class G or GM) that has been expired or cancelled for more than 1 year, you must pass some tests before you can renew. If your licence has been expired or cancelled for:
1-3 years
You must take a vision test for your eyes.
3-10 years
You must take:
1. When all else fails read the instructions
https://www.ontario.ca/page/renew-expired-drivers-licence
Tests you may have to take
If you have a full driver’s licence (class G or GM) that has been expired or cancelled for more than 1 year, you must pass some tests before you can renew. If your licence has been expired or cancelled for:
1-3 years
You must take a vision test for your eyes.
3-10 years
You must take:
- a vision test for your eyes
- a written knowledge test
- two road tests (G1 and G2)
Hi, thanks for this. We have gone through this already. Moreover, the relevant info in regards to this is at drivetest.ca (this is official website from Ontario government in regards to DL), please see at the end of my post. My sister had G2 and her licence expired around 17 months ago. The rule said that she is eligible to get driving experience credit, however we are not sure what happens if we have already surrendered the licence card while applying for the Ontario Photo ID. One possible way could be taking driving history, however she does not know the DL number to apply for it
Ref: https://drivetest.ca/licences/expired-licences.html
Renewal Requirements for Novice Drivers (Classes G1, G2, M1, or M2)
Once a novice class — or learner’s — licence (e.g., G1, G2, M1, M2, M2 with condition L) expires, you cannot renew it. If you did not book a road test prior to the expiry date, you need to reapply as a new driver at a DriveTest Centre.
If you booked a road test prior to the expiry date:
- Classes G1 or G2: You may be able to get an extension until your road test date by visiting a DriveTest Centre.
- Classes M1 or M2: A Class M1 licence holder who books their road test before the licence expiry date may obtain a one-day temporary driver's licence (TDL) that is valid for the day of the road test only.
They should have the DL number recorded in their system.Hi, thanks for this. We have gone through this already. Moreover, the relevant info in regards to this is at drivetest.ca (this is official website from Ontario government in regards to DL), please see at the end of my post. My sister had G2 and her licence expired around 17 months ago. The rule said that she is eligible to get driving experience credit, however we are not sure what happens if we have already surrendered the licence card while applying for the Ontario Photo ID. One possible way could be taking driving history, however she does not know the DL number to apply for it
Ref: https://drivetest.ca/licences/expired-licences.html
Renewal Requirements for Novice Drivers (Classes G1, G2, M1, or M2)
Once a novice class — or learner’s — licence (e.g., G1, G2, M1, M2, M2 with condition L) expires, you cannot renew it. If you did not book a road test prior to the expiry date, you need to reapply as a new driver at a DriveTest Centre.
If you booked a road test prior to the expiry date:
Please note that, if your novice class licence has been expired for less than three years, you may not need to serve the mandatory waiting periods.
- Classes G1 or G2: You may be able to get an extension until your road test date by visiting a DriveTest Centre.
- Classes M1 or M2: A Class M1 licence holder who books their road test before the licence expiry date may obtain a one-day temporary driver's licence (TDL) that is valid for the day of the road test only.
Hopefully .... looking for someone who might have gone through the same or similar situations.