Register a vehicle (permit and licence plate)

How to register a vehicle in Ontario and get a vehicle permit (green permit), licence plate and licence plate sticker.

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Overview

Automatic licence plate renewals

Your passenger vehicle, light commercial vehicle, motorcycle or moped license plate will renew automatically if you have no outstanding fines, fees or tolls and you have valid car insurance.

When you register your vehicle at a ServiceOntario centre you will get a vehicle permit, licence plate and sometimes a licence plate sticker. You need to renew your licence plate or sticker each year. Your vehicle permit needs to be updated within 6 days of a change in your address or vehicle information.

Buying a new vehicle

If you are buying a new vehicle from a dealership, the vehicle registration will usually be completed by the dealer. If it is not, you will have to register your vehicle at a ServiceOntario centre.

This Application for Vehicle Registration form (SR-LV-006) can be completed before visiting a ServiceOntario.

Buying a used vehicle

If you are buying a used vehicle, you will need to register the vehicle within 6 days of the sale at a ServiceOntario centre.

Temporary licence plate sticker

A temporary licence plate sticker lets you drive your vehicle to a garage (for safety standards certificate) to complete the requirements for a licence plate sticker and for other necessary short-term transportation purposes.

How to register your vehicle

To register a vehicle and get a permit and licence plate, you need:

To ensure your vehicle is fit for the road, you will need a:

Register a vehicle at a ServiceOntario centre

Registering a vehicle to a business

The first time you register a vehicle to a business or organization you must get a registrant identification number ( RIN ) at a ServiceOntario centre. To get a RIN or change the company name and/or address on an existing RIN you will need to provide the following:

This Application for Vehicle Registration form (SR-LV-006) can be completed before visiting a ServiceOntario.

Cost and delivery

Cost

This Application for Vehicle Registration form (SR-LV-006) can be completed before visiting a ServiceOntario.

Vehicle permit (all vehicles): $32

Licence plate (new and replacement), with permit: $59

Retail sales tax for the sale of the vehicle will be collected when you register.

Any outstanding fines in the licence plate holder’s name will be applied in addition to the above prices.

Payment

Visa, Mastercard, debit, cash, certified cheque

Delivery

Vehicle permits and licence plates are issued immediately. Personalized licence plates will be mailed to the address you provide.

Vehicle identification number ( VIN )

The vehicle identification number is a unique number set by the manufacturer of the vehicle and is usually located on the dashboard of the vehicle. The vehicle identification number is also printed on your vehicle permit and is required when you renew your licence plate online.

If the vehicle identification number on your vehicle permit does not match the number on your dashboard, you must bring the following documents to a ServiceOntario centre:

This Application for Vehicle Registration form (SR-LV-006) can be completed before visiting a ServiceOntario.