Ontario to send digital reminders over mail for renewing driver’s licence, stickers, health cards
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There will be exceptions made for people over the age of 70 who will continue to receive mailed notices, among other groups.
The Ontario government says it is shifting to digital alerts from paper or mailed out notices when it comes to reminding residents to renew their driver’s licence, licence plate stickers or health cards.
The provincial government said the move to digitize the reminder system will save up to $29 million over five years in postage and mailing costs.
“Further, it will benefit the environment by saving approximately 80 million pieces of paper – roughly 16,000 boxes or 362 tonnes – over five years, reducing unnecessary waste and protecting our forests,” the government said in a news release Thursday.
Ontarians can sign up for courtesy renewal reminders via email, text, and/or phone.
The government had already provided a digital option for reminders 30 and 60 days in advance of the expiry date.
Typically, a renewal notice is not required to renew IDs with Service Ontario as most driver’s licenses, plate stickers and health cards expire on a person’s birthday, the government said.
There will be exceptions made for people over the age of 70 who will continue to receive mailed notices, among other groups.
Exemptions for driver’s licence holders and vehicle owners
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