Foreign driver's licence - accepted identification?

[kiwissima]

Hi everyone,

Is foreign driver's license considered a valid government issued identification in Canada, for example, for the purpose of obtaining marriage license?
It contains foto, full name, signature and date of birth.

Thanks!

 

[bimale4bipeople]

Hi everyone,

Is foreign driver's license considered a valid government issued identification in Canada, for example, for the purpose of obtaining marriage license?
It contains foto, full name, signature and date of birth.

Thanks!

A foreign drivers license is not considered as a valid ID. A Canadian drivers license is considered as a valid ID
A passport will be a valid foreign document that will considered

 

[zardoz]

Hi everyone,

Is foreign driver's license considered a valid government issued identification in Canada, for example, for the purpose of obtaining marriage license?
It contains foto, full name, signature and date of birth.

Thanks!

Possibly, but if not in English or French, you will almost certainly have to provide an official, certified translation as well..

 

[russ6970]

I would say no. Your passport is valid identification.

 

[vensak]

International driving licence might be a valid foreign ID, but it really depends on which purposes.

 

[kiwissima]

International driving license might be a valid foreign ID, but it really depends on which purposes.

For the purpose of getting a marriage license, because it is required to provide 2 identifications. One will be a valid passport and the second document is not clear whether it can be a foreign driver's license, or only a Canadian one is accepted. Otherwise, I will consider getting a certified translation of my birth certificate.

To get a marriage licence in Ontario, you will need to:

• bring 2 pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification must include your photo.
  Examples of government-issued identification:
  • government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
  • valid passport
  • record of immigrant landing
  • Canadian Citizenship Card
  • valid driver’s licence
  • valid Ontario Photo Card

 

[vensak]

If you are PR the second ID can be your COPR itself. It does not say Canadian driving licence there. But best would be to simply ask on spot.

 

[kiwissima]

If you are PR the second ID can be your COPR itself. It does not say Canadian driving licence there. But best would be to simply ask on spot.

I agree that the best is simply asking on spot. I was just thinking whether to arrange a certified translation of some other document before arriving in Canada.

 

[vensak]

most of the embassies do offer this service for their citizens (translation to/from English or French). So that should not be a big problem.