Hello and thank you for your question.

You will need to bring original identification that shows your legal name, date of birth and your signature. See a full list for accepted documents.

Accepted identity documents for Canadian citizens are:

• passport (Canadian or foreign)
• Canadian Citizenship Card with photo
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card (issued on or after December 15, 2009 by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
• Ontario Photo Card

Accepted identity documents for permanent residents are:

• Permanent Resident (PR) Card
• Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292) accompanied by a valid passport from country of origin
• Ontario Photo Card

Accepted identity documents for temporary residents are:

• Study Permit / Student Authorization (IMM 1442)
• Work Permit / Employment Authorization (IMM 1442)
• Visitor Record (IMM 1442)
• Temporary Resident Permit (IMM 1442)
• Refugee Status Claim (IMM 1434)
• Acknowledgement of Intent to Claim Refugee Status (IMM 7703) with photo
• Report Pursuant to the Immigration Act (IMM 1442) with photo
• Ontario Photo Card

For more information, read our article on how to get a driver's license.

We hope this helps.

NewYouth.ca team

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