Ontario drivers no longer need to pay to renew their licence plates with an annual sticker, though your plates still need to be renewed – or you could be fined heavily. Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about renewing your licence plate in Ontario in 2022.
Is Ontario getting rid of plate stickers?
“Owners of passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds with expired stickers on their licence plates may either leave the sticker on the plate or remove it as of March 13, 2022,” says the Ministry of Transportation.
What is the deadline for sticker renewal Ontario?
Ontario eliminates licence plate sticker renewal and fees
Make sure you pay any outstanding fees, fines and tolls by March 7, 2022.
Is there a grace period for license plate stickers in Ontario?
Yes, your license plate sticker will always expire on your birthday. You can purchase a one-year or two-year sticker and you can renew within 180 days of expiry.
Do I have to renew my sticker Ontario 2022?
Licence plate stickers in Ontario are now obsolete on passenger vehicles. So, you’ll no longer receive a sticker to fix to your licence plate, and you’ll no longer need to pay a plate renewal fee.
How do I get my 2022 sticker back in Ontario?
To get a refund, you must go to a ServiceOntario centre with your snow vehicle validation and the original vehicle permit (green permit). Removing renewal fees for licence plate stickers in Ontario is expected to cost the government more than $1 billion annually.
How much is the Ontario sticker refund?
The amount you will get back is dependent on when you last renewed and how much you paid. As an example: In Southern Ontario, the licence sticker renewal is $120 for 1 year, $240 for two years. In Northern Ontario, 1 year – $60, $2 year – $120.
Why is Ontario refunding plate stickers?
The refund program, touted by Doug Ford’s government as a way to put money back in the pockets of Ontarians recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, sent cheques of less than $1,000 to the majority of Ontario drivers, the data shows.
Is the Ontario sticker refund automatic?
How do I get my Licence Plate Sticker Refund? The province says this is an automated process and refund cheques will be mailed out based on the address they have on file associated with your Drivers License.
Can I keep my old license plate Ontario?
In Ontario, licence plates move with you — the owner, not with the vehicle. If you sell or change vehicles, you keep the licence plates and put them on your new vehicle. If you are not going to use your old licence plates, you can return them to a ServiceOntario centre.
How do I renew my licence plate sticker in Ontario?
Residents can register vehicle licence plates through the ServiceOntario website. Owners can choose to renew for one or two years. Your automobile insurance policy details will be confirmed and unpaid fines must be settled before your renewal will be processed. You’ll also need to log your odometre reading.
Is ServiceOntario sending text messages for sticker refunds?
So, if you get a text message pertaining to be from “ServiceOntario” and mentioning a refund of $120 for the recently announced removal of licence plate stickers, do not click the link. Oh, and tell all your friends and grandparents who aren’t on Twitter not to click it either.
Do you get money back for returning license plates in Ontario?
You may receive a refund cheque because you had a credit for a previously returned licence plate. Since renewals are now free, you will be refunded the credit amount. If you have questions about your refund cheque, call 1-888-333-0049 .
Can you drive without a front license plate in Ontario?
Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba are the only provinces that continue to require drivers to have licence plates on the front and back of their vehicles.
Can I drive a used car home without plates in Ontario?
In Ontario, you can face fines for not having valid license plates on your recently purchased vehicle. These fines are currently $85 whether you drive without plates or use the previous owner’s plates after transferring ownership.
How do I get my license plate sticker refund in Ontario?
To get a refund, you must go to a ServiceOntario centre with your snow vehicle validation and the original vehicle permit (green permit). Removing renewal fees for licence plate stickers in Ontario is expected to cost the government more than $1 billion annually.
How do I get a refund for my plate sticker in Ontario?
How do I get my Licence Plate Sticker Refund? The province says this is an automated process and refund cheques will be mailed out based on the address they have on file associated with your Drivers License.
Can I get my Ontario license plate sticker online?
If you renew online
Your licence plate sticker(s) will arrive in the mail within 14 days. It may take longer: if you are outside of Ontario.