UK drivers licence as ID

[Adamodo]

Hi, I was going to use my UK drivers licence as proof of ID, but the licence has my old UK address on. First of all does this count as a "government issued identification document" and will the address be a problem?

 

[sweetcute123]

Check cic

 

[trk1]

Hi, I was going to use my UK drivers licence as proof of ID, but the licence has my old UK address on. First of all does this count as a "government issued identification document" and will the address be a problem?

As I understood, you have a valid ID proof if the validity of the UK License issued by DVLA/DVA is "current" and not expired. Good idea to ensure the address here is your valid local address in UK.

Just like Passports are considered as valid ID proof as long as they are "current" and not expired....

And, I still believe Canada Health Card is the best choice along with Canada Driving License.

Cheers!

 

[k300k3]

Hi, I was going to use my UK drivers licence as proof of ID, but the licence has my old UK address on. First of all does this count as a "government issued identification document" and will the address be a problem?

It might trigger RQ .

 

[Adamodo]

Thank you for your help guys! I will apply for an updated health card instead.

 

[Hurlabrick]

Hi, I was going to use my UK drivers licence as proof of ID, but the licence has my old UK address on. First of all does this count as a "government issued identification document" and will the address be a problem?

How is it tgat you still have a UK driving licence? They have to be surrendered when you take a Canadian provincial one and it is illegal in both countries to hold two different countries driving licences.

 

[k300k3]

How is it tgat you still have a UK driving licence? They have to be surrendered when you take a Canadian provincial one and it is illegal in both countries to hold two different countries driving licences.

It is not illegal to hold different licenses from different countries. You only need to surrender the other driver license when you exchange it with the provincial one. However , if you take the driving test and apply for everything from all over again, you can keep both. Or may be the OP never received one from the province here.

 

[Hurlabrick]

It is not illegal to hold different licenses from different countries. You only need to surrender the other driver license when you exchange it with the provincial one. However , if you take the driving test and apply for everything from all over again, you can keep both. Or may be the OP never received one from the province here.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/is-it-illegal-to-carry-two-valid-licences-from-two-different-provinces/article25730125/

Still think it is not illegal?

Also see section 35e in the official law of Ontario here

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h08#BK67

 

[Adamodo]

Its a UK learners licence. I dont drive here in Canada

 

[zardoz]

Its a UK learners licence. I dont drive here in Canada

You have, of course, updated your address on the UK driver's licence, as required?
https://www.gov.uk/tell-dvla-changed-address

 

[zardoz]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/is-it-illegal-to-carry-two-valid-licences-from-two-different-provinces/article25730125/

Still think it is not illegal?

Also see section 35e in the official law of Ontario here

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h08#BK67

Actually, I think that this is a limited application clause. Further down it states:

Definition
(5) For the purposes of this section,

“driver’s licence” includes a licence issued by any other province or territory of Canada or by any state of the United States of America. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 35 (5).

There is no mention of other countries' licences.

 

[trk1]

Actually, I think that this is a limited application clause. Further down it states:

Definition
(5) For the purposes of this section,

“driver’s licence” includes a licence issued by any other province or territory of Canada or by any state of the United States of America. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 35 (5).

There is no mention of other countries' licences.

Yes. As I understood too.

 

[k300k3]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/is-it-illegal-to-carry-two-valid-licences-from-two-different-provinces/article25730125/

Still think it is not illegal?

Also see section 35e in the official law of Ontario here

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h08#BK67

Good information. That’s nice to know. But what about the definition of driver license (5) below that section 35e. It says that the DL means DL from any province or territory of Canada or any state of USA.

 

[k300k3]

Actually, I think that this is a limited application clause. Further down it states:

Definition
(5) For the purposes of this section,

“driver’s licence” includes a licence issued by any other province or territory of Canada or by any state of the United States of America. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 35 (5).

There is no mention of other countries' licences.

That’s what I thought too. The answer/article on the globe and mail might have been wrong.