Newfoundland and Labrador manufactures photo identification. [17] The fee is $25 for five years. The province does not produce an extended identification card. In July 2011, the Ontario government launched the Ontario Photo Card for Ontarians who do not have a valid Ontario driver`s licence. [18] The fee is $35 for five years. Since May 2012, more than 40,000 cards have been in circulation. [19] It is available at 85 ServiceOntario offices. [19] In 2012, the Ontario government introduced an enhanced driver`s licence, but there is no corresponding extended photo card as the EDL program will expire in June 2019. Complete the driver or photo ID request form and make an appointment to go to the nearest office to obtain photo identification. Motor Registration is responsible for issuing photo identification.
You may be asked to wear head covering or face clothing (e.g. glasses) if you are taking a photo for official identification. New Brunswick issues photo identification for non-drivers for a fee of $48 or $15 for replacement. [16] The card expires after four years. In 2019, Quebec does not have a photo card for non-drivers. However, residents may voluntarily hand over their Quebec health insurance card as identification because it contains photos [1] [2]. In Canada, provincial driver`s licences are the primary form of government-issued photo identification. Most Canadian provinces issue photo identification for Canadians who do not drive. A common feature of these cards is that they cannot be held at the same time as a valid driver`s license. Present one of these required identification documents at the boarding gate for an international flight to/from Canada: you can apply for an extension online if you do not need a new photo. You must receive a new photo every 10 years, and if you need a new photo, you must apply for an extension in person at a ServiceOntario centre. An Ontario photo card and an Ontario driver`s licence or photo ID or any other province, state or country cannot be held at the same time.
If you have a driver`s licence or photo ID from Ontario or any other province, state or country, you must present your driver`s licence or identification when you apply for an Ontario photo card. Saskatchewan issues a non-driver`s photo ID issued by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). There is a $15 fee for making this card. [21] If you have recently moved to Newfoundland and Labrador from outside Canada, please also see Identification Documents – Digital Government and Service in Newfoundland and Labrador. In general, most organizations look for the following information when trying to identify you: Alberta provides its residents with an Alberta identification card. This card is manufactured by Service Alberta. The minimum age to issue this card is 12, but anyone under the age of 18 needs parental consent. Alberta does not produce an extended map for non-drivers. [1] Manitoba produces both a Manitoba ID Card and an Extended Manitoba Identification Card for non-drivers.
These cards are issued by Manitoba Public Insurance and there is a $20 fee for five years. [15] These cards are available from your high school, university or college when you register. If you have lost your card, please contact your school office. Student cards can be used as proof of signature, but they generally do not contain personal information such as dates of birth. Since they are not distributed by the government, they are not as reliable. The advantage of student cards is that you can get exclusive student prices at participating retailers. In 2012, the Northwest Territories began issuing the Northwest Territories General Identification Card [22] Prince Edward Island produces the voluntary identification card for non-driving residents of Prince Edward Island. These cards are manufactured by Access PEI. [20] Examples of acceptable identification documents issued by the Canadian government include: If you are a residential school survivor, you and your family can retrieve your Indigenous name. To change your address on your Ontario Photo Card, you can use your Ontario Photo Card to visit a ServiceOntario centre or make a written request to: To replace a lost, stolen or damaged Ontario Photo Card, you must complete the Ontario Photo Card application form, available at a ServiceOntario Centre.
and provide evidence of the following: Please inform ServiceOntario if you have ever held an Ontario driver`s licence, even if it is suspended or cancelled when you apply for an Ontario photo card. If you don`t, you may delay receiving your Ontario photo card. Bringing the correct ID to the airport will allow you to complete a quick ID verification and check-in process. To match the expiry date of your health card, the renewal period of your Ontario photo card can be less than 5 years or more than 5 years. Head coverings worn for religious or medical reasons can be worn, but cannot cover any part of your face. The Ontario Photo Card is a wallet-sized card that provides government-issued identification to Ontarians who do not have a driver`s licence, making it easier for them to do things like open a bank account and other activities that require government-issued identification. All documents must be original, valid and in English or French. If your document is not in English or French, you must provide a certified translation of the originals.
Learn more about approved translations You can use any of the travel documents you used to enter Canada, such as: Note: If you have a driver`s licence and want to get an Ontario photo card, you must surrender your driver`s licence. Your driver`s licence will be cancelled when you apply for your photo card. If you want to reapply for an Ontario driver`s licence, you may be subject to all tests and waiting periods. Learn more about reclaiming your traditional Indigenous name If you don`t have proof of signature, you can use a guarantor`s statement instead. Passports can be used for identification, but it is risky and impractical to take them anywhere.