Driving & Vehicles Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Driving & Vehicles procedures for Canada.
Driving & Vehicles Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Driving & Vehicles procedures for Canada.
Procedures in this guide
How to Reinstate a Suspended Ontario Driver's Licence
Learn how to restore an Ontario driver's licence after a suspension, including outstanding requirements, the $281 reinstatement fee, tests and medical suspensions.
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Valid Immigration Document in Canada With IMM 5009
Use IRCC Form IMM 5009 to request a replacement of an eligible current and valid temporary resident document that was lost or stolen in Canada.
How to Apply for an Accessible Parking Permit in Ontario
Apply for a free Ontario Accessible Parking Permit with certification from an eligible regulated healthcare practitioner, online, by mail or at ServiceOntario.
How to Sell a Used Car Privately in Ontario and Transfer Ownership
Sell a used vehicle privately in Ontario by preparing the UVIP, bill of sale and signed permit, removing your plates and completing the ownership handoff correctly.
How to Replace a Lost, Stolen or Damaged Ontario Driver's Licence in 2026
Replace a lost, stolen or damaged Ontario driver's licence through ServiceOntario. Check the $35.75 fee, required identification, temporary licence, delivery time, police-report guidance and options while outside Ontario.
How to Transfer a Pleasure Craft Licence After Buying a Used Boat in Canada
Bought a used Canadian pleasure craft? Transfer its existing Pleasure Craft Licence into your name within 30 days, with proof of ownership, ID and a boat photo.
How to Report a Vehicle, Tire or Child Car Seat Safety Defect to Transport Canada
If you believe a vehicle, tire or child car seat has a safety-related defect, report it directly to Transport Canada's Defect Investigations and Recalls Division. You can use the federal online Defect Complaint Form or speak with a defect investigator by phone.
How to Replace a Lost or Damaged Pleasure Craft Operator Card in Canada
Replace a lost, destroyed or damaged Pleasure Craft Operator Card by finding the Transport Canada-accredited course provider that issued your original card. Learn how to identify your provider, what the replacement costs, what happens if the provider is no longer accredited and whether you need to retake the boating safety test.
How to Renew a Pleasure Craft Licence or Update Your Boat Licence Information in Canada
Renew a Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence before it expires or update your name, address, contact information or boat details with Transport Canada. Learn the five-year renewal rule, 30-day update deadline, documents, fees and online or mail application steps.
How to exchange a foreign driver's licence for an Ontario licence in Canada
Moving to Ontario with a foreign driver's licence? Learn whether your licence can be exchanged directly, which countries have exchange agreements, what documents and translations you need, how foreign driving experience is credited, the tests that may apply and how much the Ontario licence costs.
How to register a used vehicle bought from a private seller in Ontario, Canada
Bought a used car, van, light truck or motorcycle from a private seller in Ontario? Learn how to transfer ownership and register it at ServiceOntario, including the 6-day deadline, bill of sale, Used Vehicle Information Package, insurance, safety certificate, taxes, permit and licence plate requirements.
How to import a vehicle from the United States into Canada in 2026
Importing a car or other vehicle from the United States into Canada requires checking Canadian admissibility before purchase, satisfying U.S. export requirements, declaring the vehicle to the Canada Border Services Agency, paying applicable taxes, duties and surtaxes, completing the Registrar of Imported Vehicles process where required, passing the federal inspection and then registering the vehicle with your province or territory.
This guide is maintained automatically from published Helpydo procedures.