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Ontario · G1 test

What to bring to your G1 test

Bring original, valid ID that shows your legal name and full date of birth. Photocopies and expired documents get turned away. The handbook’s checklist says to bring two pieces of ID, so bring two if you can. You’ll also need the $159.75 fee and your glasses or contacts if you drive with them.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Your checklist

  • Original ID showing your legal name and full date of birth (day, month and year), ideally two pieces
  • The fee: $159.75 for the G1 package, as of October 2026
  • A way to pay: cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard credit, or a certified cheque, bank draft or money order
  • Your glasses or contact lenses, if you need them to drive
  • Wired headphones with a 3.5 mm plug, if you want to use your own for the audio option

Which ID counts

If you areYou can use
A Canadian citizenA Canadian passport, a Canadian citizenship card with photo, or an Ontario Photo Card
A First Nations memberA Secure Certificate of Indian Status
A permanent residentA PR card, a Record of Landing, or a Confirmation of Permanent Residence with a valid passport
A temporary residentA study permit, work permit, visitor record or temporary resident permit
A refugee claimantAccepted refugee claim documents

DriveTest keeps the full list. These are the most common ones.

DriveTest: Acceptable ID documents ↗

Who can apply

You need to be at least 16 and live in Ontario. Visitors can’t apply for an Ontario licence.

Since May 11, 2026, you also have to declare that Ontario is your primary residence and that you’re in Canada legally. You do that at the counter when you apply.

The eye test on the same visit

Before the written test, a staff member gives you a quick vision test on a machine. You read letters or numbers that get smaller, and say when and where a light flashes. You need 20/50 vision or better with both eyes open, and a 120-degree field of view. Glasses and contacts are fine.

Headphones are optional

If you take the test on a computer, it can read the questions aloud. Tell the agent before you go into the test room and they’ll give you disposable headphones. Bluetooth ones aren’t allowed.

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Sources: MTO Driver’s Handbook, Ontario, DriveTest and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.