Ontario G1 Application Form 023-SR-LD-054: How to Fill It Out Correctly (2026)

The official Ontario G1 application form is Form 023-SR-LD-054.

• The official Ontario G1 application form is Form 023-SR-LD-054.
• Download it free from forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca.
• Print it, fill it out, but do not sign it, the clerk must witness your signature at the counter.
• Submitting a pre-signed form results in immediate rejection.
• Prepare with Ontario G1 practice tests.

What is the Ontario G1 application form number and where do you get it?

The official Ontario learners permit application form number is Form 023-SR-LD-054, titled 'Application for Ontario Driver's Licence'. This single form is used for all Class G1, G2, and full G licence applications.

• Get the Form Online: Download the fillable PDF version before your appointment.
• Get the Form In-Person: Paper copies are available at the reception desk or self-serve kiosks in any DriveTest Centre.

Complete the PDF at home and print it to avoid a 10-15 minute wait for a paper form at busy centres like Toronto Metro East or Mississauga.

Does a downloaded G1 application form expire? Use the current version from Ontario's Central Forms Repository. If you saved a copy earlier, check that it is still the current Form 023-SR-LD-054 before your visit.

How to Fill Out the G1 Licence Application Correctly

Every field on the G1 licence application form must match your original identification documents exactly. Discrepancies cause immediate rejection.

Step-by-Step Form Completion

Personal Information

Enter your full legal name, date of birth, and contact details exactly as they appear on your passport or birth certificate. Do not use nicknames.

• Example Error: An applicant in Ottawa wrote 'Mike' on the form, but his passport stated 'Michael'. The clerk rejected the application, requiring a new form and restarting the queue wait.

Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Leave the SIN section blank. It is not required for a driver's licence.

Physical Description and Address

Record your accurate height, weight, and eye colour. Provide your full, current Ontario residential address. P.O. Boxes are not accepted.

Medical History and Declarations

Answer all medical questions honestly. You may also complete the optional voter registration and organ donor consent sections.

Double-check your height in centimetres and your address spelling before arriving. A simple typo here means redoing the entire driving permit paperwork at the counter.

Digital vs. Paper Form and Validity

Both the downloaded digital form and the paper centre form are acceptable. Sign at the counter only.

All Ontario permit requirements are covered in the Ontario permit guide.

Check the Ontario learner's permit guide for current rules and fees.

• Digital (Recommended): Use the fillable PDF with Adobe Reader. Print the completed form and bring it. There is no expiry date for a correctly filled form.
• Paper Form: Available on-site. You must fill it out in ink at the centre, extending your wait time.

Ontario does not accept digital submissions. You must present the physical form in person.

Can you type into the Ontario G1 application PDF before printing it?

If the current government PDF allows typed fields, you can complete those fields before printing. Use the current Form 023-SR-LD-054 and leave any section that must be completed or witnessed at the counter for DriveTest staff.

Can you electronically sign the Ontario driver's licence application form?

Do not assume a typed or electronic signature will be accepted for an in-person licence application. Follow the signature instructions on the current form and sign at the centre if the form or staff requires it.

Can a Parent Fill Out an Ontario G1 Application?

Parents can help prepare the form, but the applicant must sign and submit it in person at the DriveTest Centre.

Example: A 16-year-old in Brampton had her parent fill out the form at home. She brought it completed, but still had to present her ID, pass the vision test, and provide her signature electronically at the counter herself.

Correcting Mistakes on Your G1 Application

The process depends on when you find the error.

Before Submission at the Centre

Paper Form and Validity Both the downloaded digital form and the paper centre form are acceptable. Sign at the counter only. Digital (Recommended): Use the fillable PDF with Adobe Reader. Print the completed form and bring it. There is no expiry date for a correctly filled form. Paper Form: Available on-site. You must fill it out in ink at the centre, extending your wait time. Ontario does not accept digital submissions. You must present the physical form in person.

Can Parents Fill Out the Permit Application? Parents can help prepare the form, but the applicant must sign and submit it in person at the DriveTest Centre. Situation Parental Role Applicant has valid ID with signature (e.g., passport) No parental signature required. Applicant signs alone. Applicant lacks ID with a signature A parent must act as a guarantor using Form 023-SR-LD-040, signed at the centre.

Example: A 16-year-old in Brampton had her parent fill out the form at home. She brought it completed, but still had to present her ID, pass the vision test, and provide her signature electronically at the counter herself. Correcting Mistakes on Your G1 Application The process depends on when you find the error.

• If using a paper form, get a new one from the receptionist. Do not use white-out.
• ? If using a digital kiosk, use the 'Back' button to correct fields before printing your ticket.

At the Counter Before Payment

This is the last free chance to fix errors. Before paying the $159.75 fee, tell the clerk you need to review your information. Check every detail on their screen.

• Example Error: A candidate at the Mississauga centre entered his weight as 85kg instead of 75kg. He caught it during the on-screen review at the counter and the clerk corrected it instantly.

After Your Licence is Issued

If the issued G1 licence contains an error, correct it through ServiceOntario with the required original supporting documents. Detailed correction steps, timing, and fee rules belong in the dedicated Errors on Permit blog.

Common Form Mistakes and Rejections

Before paying the $159.75 fee, tell the clerk you need to review your information. Check every detail on their screen. Example Error: A candidate at the Mississauga centre entered his weight as 85kg instead of 75kg. He caught it during the on-screen review at the counter and the clerk corrected it instantly. If an error is printed on your G1 card (like a wrong name or date of birth), you must visit a ServiceOntario centre in person with original ID to complete a new application. A replacement fee applies. Review the application on your phone screen while waiting in line, comparing it letter-for-letter with your passport. This prevents the most common rejection reason at busy locations like Ottawa Canotek. Common Form Mistakes and Rejections.

• Name Mismatch: Using a nickname instead of your legal name.
• Address Errors: Omitting an apartment number or using an old address.
• Missing Physical Documents: Bringing digital photos of ID on a phone instead of the original physical documents.

Example Error: A 17-year-old applicant at the Brampton centre was turned away for bringing a digital photo of his passport on a tablet. The clerk cannot accept digital IDs under any circumstances.