TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier for the public to get their accessible parking permits quicker. All you need is access to the internet.
“We are improving our services to make life easier for all Ontarians, especially those with accessibility needs,” said Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery. “Having the option to apply for and renew Accessible Parking Permits online will save people precious time and let them focus on what matters most in their life instead of filling out needless paperwork.”
According to Service Ontario, there are approximately 770,000 Accessible Parking Permits in use. Last year, Service Ontario issued close to 255,000 permits.
With the new online service, residents can skip the Service Ontario line and wait for their permits from the comfort of their homes. Moreover, Service Ontario is still able for those who don’t have internet access.
“We are removing barriers for Ontarians with disabilities who are applying for, or renewing, Accessible Parking Permits,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “I’d like to thank all those who participated in the testing phase of the application, helping us ensure their voice is captured in the services we are developing.”
In addition, Organizations and not-for-profits supporting disabled Ontarians can now use the time and resources they would otherwise spend applying for or renewing permits to directly support their community members.
Customers can go online to renew their licence plate, driver’s licence, health card, Ontario Photo Card, and Accessible Parking Permit at Ontario.ca/Renew in minutes. For those who need to visit in person, Service Ontario offers appointment bookings to make the visit fast and hassle-free at Ontario.ca/Appointment.
