Ontario Making it More Convenient for Seniors to Renew Their Drivers’ Licences in Leeds and Grenville

The streamlined process will allow seniors to renew their licences and complete testing in one visit to ServiceOntario!

Brockville — The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their driver’s licences. Starting February 3, 2025, drivers in this age group will be able to complete mandatory vision and cognitive screening assessments and renew their driver’s licences in a single visit at the Brockville and Kemptville ServiceOntario locations. By the end of Spring 2025, this service will be available at all ServiceOntario locations across the province, including Elgin, Gananoque and Prescott.

“Ontario’s seniors deserve a convenient and accessible way to renew their driver’s licences, ensuring they can stay connected to their communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. “Reaffirming Ontario’s commitment to enhancing customer service and supporting the needs of seniors, this new streamlined process eliminates the need for seniors to visit multiple locations, cutting wait times, expanding access to essential services, and creating a more inclusive and efficient system across the province.”

Previously, drivers aged 80 and over had to visit a separate location to complete their vision and cognitive screening assessments and then proceed to ServiceOntario to renew their driver’s licences. With this new approach, seniors will now be sent a renewal notice by mail approximately 90 days before their licence expires, with instructions to book an appointment online or by phone. At their scheduled visit, they can complete the necessary assessments and, if eligible, renew their driver’s licence on the spot at their local ServiceOntario centre.

“We are committed to making services for seniors across Leeds and Grenville more accessible,” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “Seniors can now make one convenient visit to a ServiceOntario in their community to complete their driver’s licence testing and renewal requirements.

“From eliminating costs for licence plate renewals, freezing fees for testing, and banning road tolls, our government is helping Ontario drivers keep more of their hard-earned money. Today’s change complements our historic investment in new roads, bridges and highways as another way we’re working to make life more convenient for seniors and all drivers,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation

“Seniors will face one less barrier when renewing their driver’s licences. By making this service more convenient, our government is helping seniors across Ontario stay independent and connected to their communities,” said Raymond Cho, Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility

Quick Facts:

• Approximately 200,000 senior driver’s licences are renewed each year in Ontario.
• As of 2022, there are nearly 400,000 drivers aged 80 and over in Ontario.
• By 2034, the number of licensed senior drivers in Ontario is expected to grow to approximately 700,000.
• Drivers aged 80 and over are required to renew their G or M class licence every two years.
• Approximately 90 days before a senior driver’s licence expires, they are sent a courtesy notice in the mail which provides instructions and resources on how to best prepare for a renewal.