Ontario G1 Licence Application: Steps, DriveTest Locations, Documents and Rejection Rules (2026)

Apply in person at any Ontario DriveTest Centre.

Apply in person at any Ontario DriveTest Centre. You must be 16+, bring original ID, pay the $159.75 G1 package fee, pass a vision screening, and score 16 out of 20 in each section of the knowledge test.

• Apply in person at any Ontario DriveTest Centre.
• You must be 16+, bring original government-issued ID, pay the $159.75 package fee, pass a vision screening, and score 16 out of 20 in each section of the G1 knowledge test.
• Download Form 023-SR-LD-054 in advance and find your nearest centre at drivetest.ca.

What documents do you need to apply for an Ontario G1 at DriveTest?

You must apply in person at any DriveTest Centre across Ontario. The process requires you to be at least 16 years old, pass a vision test, and pass the G1 knowledge test.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Arrive at the centre, take a number, submit your ID to the clerk, pass the vision test, sit at the computer terminal for 40 questions, and collect your temporary licence if you pass.

1. Confirm Eligibility: Be at least 16 years old. Declare any medical conditions that could affect driving.
2. Gather Original Identity Documents: Bring one or multiple accepted original, valid identity documents that together prove your legal name and date of birth. A single accepted document, such as a valid passport, can be enough when it proves both. Hospital 'souvenir' certificates are not accepted.
3. Complete the Application Form: Download and fill out the Application for Ontario Driver's Licence (Form 023-SR-LD-054). Do not sign it until instructed at the counter.
4. Study for the Knowledge Test: The test has 40 questions split into road signs and rules of the road. Score 16 correct out of 20 in each section.
5. Visit a Testing Centre: Go to a DriveTest Centre (walk-in, first-come first-served). Check your local centre hours before you go; closing times vary by location.
6. Take the Vision and Knowledge Tests: Present your documents, pay the $159.75 fee, take the vision test, and then take the G1 knowledge test, prepare with free Ontario G1 practice tests.

Can someone else apply for an Ontario G1 on your behalf?

No. A new G1 application is completed in person because the applicant must present original ID and complete the required vision and knowledge testing.

Can you start a G1 application and finish the testing later?

Your G1 is not issued until the required application steps and tests are complete. If you leave before finishing, keep any receipt or paperwork and confirm what remains when you return to DriveTest.

Where to Apply for Your G1 Licence

Apply at any DriveTest Centre across Ontario. Use the DriveTest Centre Locator to find a Knowledge Test location near you.

For Ontario permit process details, see the Ontario permit guide.

Can you finish your G1 application at a different DriveTest centre? Knowledge tests are available at DriveTest centres, but an unfinished counter transaction may need to be checked in the system. Bring your receipt or application paperwork and confirm the remaining steps at the centre you plan to use.

Common Application Issues and Resolutions

If your identity documents are rejected, correct the document issue before testing. Bring original, valid documents that meet DriveTest requirements. For document combinations, name mismatches, and accepted ID rules, see the Ontario G1 document requirements.

Common G1 Application Problems That Cause Delays

Common problems include invalid or non-original ID, arriving too late to complete testing, or incomplete application details. Detailed document rules belong in the Ontario G1 document guide.

Practical Tips for a Smooth Application

• Bring original, valid identity documents that prove your legal name and date of birth. One document may be enough if it covers both requirements; otherwise, use an accepted combination.
• Arrive early enough to complete registration and testing before the centre closes.
• Leave the signature line on Form 023-SR-LD-054 blank until the agent instructs you to sign.