Ontario Personalized Licence Plates
In Ontario, personalized plates are issued by ServiceOntario under the "Personalized licence plates" program. 2 to 8 letters and numbers for cars (2 to 6 with a graphic), 2 to 5 for motorcycles. The fee is $310 ($336.40 with a graphic), and standard plate renewal only.
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Get Ontario plate ideas
Describe yourself — name, job, hobbies — and we'll suggest personalized plate ideas you can preview on an Ontario plate.
Stuck for an idea? Browse our plate lists for nurses, teachers, jeep owners, dog lovers and fishing, or all plate idea lists. Every idea fits Ontario's character limit or can be trimmed to it.
How to apply:
- Go to the ServiceOntario personalized plate form online; it checks whether your combination is taken as you type.
- Choose plain or graphic plate, enter the combination and your driver's licence or registrant ID.
- Pay the fee online. Any outstanding fines must be settled first.
- Plates arrive by mail in about four weeks; attach them and update your permit.
Rules:
- No more than four identical characters in a row.
- Interchangeable letters and numbers (S and 5, A and 4, O and 0) are treated as the same combination; if one is taken, the other is refused.
- No abusive, vulgar, sexual, violent, religious, drug or alcohol references, or trademarks.
Fees:
| Province | Initial fee | Annual | Characters | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $310 ($336.40 with a graphic) | Standard plate renewal only | 2–8 | About 4 weeks by mail |
Good to know:
- Once attached to a vehicle the plate cannot be transferred to another person.
- Ontario allows up to 8 characters, the most in Canada; the generator's 5 to 7 character ideas all fit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personalized licence plate cost in Ontario?
$310 ($336.40 with a graphic) to order, then standard plate renewal only. Regular registration fees still apply.
How many characters can an Ontario personalized plate have?
2 to 8 letters and numbers for cars (2 to 6 with a graphic), 2 to 5 for motorcycles.
How long does it take?
About 4 weeks by mail.