Driving · Ontario
Ontario licence plate and vehicle fee lookup.
Search the fees Ontario lists for plates, validation, vehicle permits and driver licences. Type a word like passenger, motorcycle, trailer or replace.
Ontario passenger car plate renewal (validation) is $0 since March 13, 2022. A vehicle permit is $32, new licence plates are $15 – $300, and a replacement plate is $25.13 – $127.17.
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Plate renewal is $0 for most vehicles
Ontario eliminated licence plate renewal fees for passenger vehicles, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles effective March 13, 2022. Ontario also says that when a plate renews automatically you will not have to pay a fee and will not receive a sticker. Farm vehicles, buses, heavy commercial vehicles and trailers still have fees, listed in the lookup.
What this does not cover
This is Ontario only. Registration costs in Alberta, British Columbia and other provinces are set by different rules (Alberta publishes them in its Registry Agent Product Catalogue) and are not included. Taxes, insurance and the sales tax paid on a vehicle purchase are separate; see the used vehicle private sale tax calculator.
Sources, retrieved 16 October 2026: Ontario — Driver and vehicle fees (page last updated July 25, 2024); Ontario — Renew your licence plate sticker.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to renew my licence plate in Ontario?
No for most vehicles. Passenger car, motorcycle and light commercial vehicle validation fees became $0 on March 13, 2022. Farm, bus, heavy commercial and trailer plates still have fees.
How much is a vehicle permit in Ontario?
The fee page lists $32 for a vehicle permit for a motor vehicle, motorcycle or dealer.
How much does a replacement licence plate cost in Ontario?
Ontario lists licence plate replacements at $25.13 to $127.17, depending on the plate.
Estimate only — not legal advice
Fees are copied from the Ontario page cited, which was last updated July 25, 2024 and says fees are subject to change. Confirm at ServiceOntario before paying.