(AGENPARL) – lun 08 agosto 2022 [Ontario Logo]
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Ontario Making it Easier and Faster to Renew Ontario Photo Cards
Digital reminders making it more convenient to keep government-issued ID and licence plates up to date
August 08, 2022
TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it more convenient for people to keep their government-issued identification and permits up to date. Holders of Ontario Photo Cards can now sign up for free reminders by email, text, or phone call 60 and 30 days before it is time to renew, providing a convenient way to get notified when the photo cards are set to expire. All Ontarians are also encouraged to sign up for free digital renewal reminders for health cards, driver’s licences and licence plates.
“We’re constantly improving government services to make life easier for people and businesses,” said Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery. “Digital renewal reminders are a great way to help people remember to keep their ID, documents, and licence plates up to date and to take advantage of our easy and fast online services to renew them in minutes.”
“Signing up for renewal reminders via email, text or automated phone calls is an easy and fast way for people to keep their Ontario Photo Cards up to date. This initiative will provide Ontarians with more time to focus on what matters most, while ensuring these critical documents like driver’s licences, licence plates, and Ontario Photo Cards, are always current,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation.
“Providing digital reminders is a great way to offer Ontarians choice about how they engage with important services,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “These free reminders help ensure everyone can receive communications in an accessible manner.”
Quick Facts
– An Ontario Photo Card is a government-issued identification document and an option for people who do not hold a driver’s licence. The card makes it easier for people to do things such as open a bank account or receive a voting ballot and can be used for online renewal of health cards. There are approximately 770,000 Ontario Photo Card holders.
– More than 40 services provided by ServiceOntario are available online, anytime and anywhere for Ontarians.
Media Contacts
Cristian Buzo Tingarov
Minister’s Office
Praveen Senthinathan
Communications Branch