If you have a valid driver's license from another province, state or country, or an International driver’s license, you can use it for up to 60 days after you move to Ontario. If you want to keep driving in Ontario, you must get an Ontario driver's license. You must use your Ontario license when you are issued one. 

Contact the Researcher Services Administrator to borrow a copy of the Ontario Driver's Handbook, or access it online.

Drivers with licenses from the following countries can exchange their license for an Ontario license:

• United States (excluding Arizona, District of Columbia, Illinois, New Jersey and Vermont)
• Austria
• Belgium
• France
• Great Britain
• Germany
• Switzerland
• Japan
• Korea

Please note that if you possess a foreign driver's license not written in English or French, it must first be translated by a certified translator before presenting to the local MTO office. This can be done at the K-W Multicultural Centre for a fee of $25 per translation.

K-W Multicultural Centre
519.745.2531
102 King Street West, Kitchener, ON  

Permits

If you have brought a vehicle with you, you have 30 days before you have to register the vehicle(s) and get Ontario license plates and vehicle permit(s). Here is some general information about licensing a vehicle in Ontario which will help prepare you with what is involved in vehicle ownership.

DriveTest Examination Centre
519.893.0742
1405 Ottawa St N., Unit 11, Kitchener, ON N2A 3Z1
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
These centres are licensed by the Ontario government for most drivers’ licence tests.

Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Office
519.578.3211
1151 Victoria St. North
Kitchener, ON N2B 3C8
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Extended hours Thursday 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12 pm
For most other licensing or permit needs and Picture Health Card Renewal.

ServiceOntario
kiosk at Conestoga Mall, near Zellers.

Insurance

Vehicle insurance is mandatory for any vehicle registered & driven in Ontario, contact several different insurance brokers to get the best quote. You can contact the same brokers for any of your other insurance needs. Note - Be warned that most, if not all, insurance companies will only accept a Canadian or American driving record as proof of driving experience. However, a few insurance brokers will try to take into account your foreign driving records and negotiate with the insurance companies to provide a bit better rate than that of an "international driver."