ServiceOntario (Bayfield Mall) – Barrie, ON

Provincial Licensing and Registration

Driver and Vehicle Services

• Driver Licensing: Located within the Bayfield Mall, this centre provides comprehensive driver licensing services. Residents can renew their driver’s licence, reinstate a suspended licence, replace a lost card, or update their address and personal information.
• Vehicle Registration: The office handles vehicle permits and licence plates. Services include registering new or used vehicles, transferring ownership, and replacing lost or damaged plates. Drivers can also obtain uncertified driver abstracts and Used Vehicle Information Packages (UVIP).
• Accessible Permits: Staff process applications for Accessible Parking Permits, issuing permanent, temporary, or traveler permits to eligible individuals with mobility disabilities.

Health and Identity Cards

• Ontario Health Cards: Residents can register for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), renew expiring health cards, and replace lost or stolen cards. The centre is equipped to take photos for the biometric health card.
• Ontario Photo Card: For non-drivers aged 16 and over, the office issues the Ontario Photo Card. This government-issued ID is accepted for voting, opening bank accounts, and domestic travel, serving as a vital alternative to a driver’s licence.