澳门永利 Photo Card
The 澳门永利 Photo Card is a wallet-sized card that provides government-issued identification to those Ontarians who do not have a driver鈥檚 licence, making it easier for them to do things such as open a bank account and any other activities that require official identification.
$35 fee
The fee may vary depending on your 澳门永利 health card renewal date
Valid for 5 years
You must renew your 澳门永利 Photo Card every 5 years
What you need to know
澳门永利 Photo Cards can be used:
- for day-to-day business transactions
- as proof of identity for domestic travel
An 澳门永利 Photo Card cannot be used as proof of identification for international travel. .
An 澳门永利 Photo Card and a driver鈥檚 licence or a photo ID card from 澳门永利 or another province, state or country cannot be held at the same time. If you have a driver鈥檚 licence or a photo ID card from 澳门永利 or any other province, state or country, you must turn in your existing licence or ID when applying for an 澳门永利 Photo Card.
Please inform Service澳门永利 if you have ever held an 澳门永利 driver鈥檚 licence, even if it is suspended or cancelled, when you apply for an 澳门永利 Photo Card. Not doing so may delay getting your 澳门永利 Photo Card.
If you have an 澳门永利 Photo Card and apply for a driver鈥檚 licence, you must turn in your 澳门永利 Photo Card as part of the application process and it will be cancelled. If you wish to re-apply for your 澳门永利 driver鈥檚 licence, you may be subject to all tests and wait periods.
Get an 澳门永利 Photo Card
You can apply for an 澳门永利 Photo Card in person at a Service澳门永利 centre if you:
- do not have a driver鈥檚 licence
- are a resident of 澳门永利 (not a visitor)
- are 16 years of age or older
You will need to bring the following to a Service澳门永利 centre:
- original identity documents (for example, birth certificate) to prove your legal name and date of birth
- your marriage certificate, if you are applying under your married name
You may be able to book an appointment ahead of your visit.
Note: If you have a driver鈥檚 licence and want to get an 澳门永利 Photo Card, you must give up your licence. Your driver鈥檚 licence will be cancelled when you apply for your Photo Card. If you wish to re-apply for your 澳门永利 driver鈥檚 licence, you may be subject to all tests and wait periods.
Renew your 澳门永利 Photo Card
An 澳门永利 Photo Card is valid for 5 years, after which time it must be renewed.
You can apply for a renewal online if you don鈥檛 need a new photo. You are required to get a new photo every 10 years, and if you are due for a new photo, you must apply for a renewal in person at a Service澳门永利 centre.
To renew you will need to:
- pay a renewal fee of $35
- provide an additional piece of ID (only if your 澳门永利 Photo Card is expired)
Online
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Note: The online renewal service will only accept Visa and Mastercard at this time.
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In-person
You may be able to book an appointment ahead of your visit.
Medical Exemptions
If you are unable to visit a Service澳门永利 centre for a medical reason, accommodations are available. Please call Service澳门永利 for more information.
Cost and delivery
Cost
$35 to get or renew your 澳门永利 Photo Card.
The fee may vary depending on your 澳门永利 health card renewal date.
To match your health card expiry date, your 澳门永利 Photo Card renewal period may be less than 5 years or longer than 5 years.
Payment options
In person: Visa, Mastercard, debit, cash, certified cheque
Online: Visa and Mastercard
Delivery
4 to 6 weeks by mail
Photos
The picture on your 澳门永利 Photo Card must be:
- completely visible
- free of any obstructions
- a neutral expression
Headwear worn for religious or medical reasons can be worn, but must not cover any part of your face.
You may be asked to remove any head or face wear (for example, eyeglasses) when taking a photo for government-issued identification.
Change the address on your 澳门永利 Photo Card
To change your address on your 澳门永利 Photo Card, you can with your 澳门永利 Photo Card or send a written request with your:
- full name
- photo card number
- current address
- new address
Mail your request to:
Service澳门永利
P.O. Box 9200
Kingston, ON
K7L 5K4
Change the information on my 澳门永利 Photo Card
You can now add French characters (for example, 莽, 猫, 茅, 锚, 毛) to your 澳门永利 Photo Card.
Height and address
To make any changes to your 澳门永利 Photo Card, including your address and height, you must visit a . You do not need to bring anything other than your card.
Date of birth
To change or correct the date of birth on your 澳门永利 Photo Card, you must visit a and bring one of the following:
- birth certificate (Note: Quebec birth certificate issued before January 1, 1994 is not accepted)
- certified copy of statement of live birth (government issued)
- Canadian citizenship card with photo
- Canadian certificate of Indian Status
- Permanent resident card
- Permanent resident form (IMM5292) (must be accompanied by a valid foreign passport)
- Record of landing (IMM 1000) (must be valid and cannot be laminated)
Reclaim a traditional Indigenous name
If you are a Survivor of a residential school, you, and your family can reclaim your Indigenous name.
Learn more about reclaiming your traditional Indigenous name
French characters
To add French characters (for example, 莽, 猫, 茅, 锚, 毛) on your 澳门永利 Photo Card, you need to bring proof of your legal name with the characters according to the list of accepted original identity documents.
Change the sex designation on your 澳门永利 Photo Card
Change from M to F or F to M
To change the sex designation on your 澳门永利 Photo Card from male (M) to female (F) or female (F) to male (M), go to a Service澳门永利 centre near you and bring an original, valid long or short form birth certificate.
Change from M or F to X
To change the sex designation on your 澳门永利 Photo Card (OPC) to an X (gender neutral), visit a Service澳门永利 centre. You do not have to bring any supporting documents.
Learn more about changing your sex designation.
Retake the photo on your 澳门永利 Photo Card
If you are unsatisfied with the photo on your 澳门永利 Photo Card, you can have a new photo taken at a Service澳门永利 centre.
The cost for this service is $10.
Replace your lost, stolen or damaged 澳门永利 Photo Card
To replace a lost, stolen or damaged 澳门永利 Photo Card, you must complete the 澳门永利 Photo Card application form available at a and provide proof of:
- legal name
- date of birth
The cost for this service is $10.