Ontario police are reminding drivers to renew their license plates, even though it’s now free.
Although Ontario eliminated the license plate renewal fee back in March, the actual renewal process is still required.
At the time, the province said dropping that fee would save drivers $120 a year.
In a video, OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt warned drivers they could face a serious fine if they fail to renew their plates. Some drivers in Ontario have been fined $500 if they don’t.
“Have you had a birthday recently? Did you receive birthday cards in the mail? Well, one thing you no longer get in the mail is the renewal notice from the Department of Transportation to renew your VAL tag for your passenger car, light commercial truck, motorcycle or moped,” Schmidt said earlier this week.
“It might not cost anything, but you still have to go online and renew your registration,” he added.
Schmidt explained that the expiration usually falls on the owner’s birthday and it is their responsibility to renew their validation.
You are still required to renew your vehicle registration, although there is no fee and no sticker is required on your plate. If you drive a passenger 🚙 or light truck 🛻, motorcycle 🏍 or moped 🛵 you can renew online here⬇️ @ONtransport pic.twitter.com/HZafEBH6os
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) July 14, 2022
“Officers across the province are seeing a lot more vehicles now without proper registration. You might get a ticket for that,” he added.
To receive emails, texts or phone calls 60 and 30 days before expiration, the province now has a digital reminder service available.
Ontario drivers can renew their license plates at a ServiceOntario location, online or by mail.
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