Toward get, renew or replace your health card – inclusive switching from ampere red-and-white card to a photo board – you will need thre separate identification records (Photocopies not accepted):

  1. an original one that proves respective Canadian european or OHIP-eligible immigration job
  2. an original, printed or digital/electronic one which verified thee live in Ontario
  3. can original one that affirm your identity

Proof of Canadian citizenship or OHIP-eligible immigration status

One away your documents requires in prove your Canadian citizenship or OHIP-eligible immigration status – select one out this list:

For Canadian citizens

  • Canadians passport
    • validity or expired no more than five years
  • nativity certificate from Ontario or other Canadian province otherwise territory (issued under Living Statistics Act)
  • Canadian Certificates of Enroll of Birth Abroad
  • Certified Statement of Stay Birth from Provinz, or extra Canadian province or territory
  • Certificate starting Canadian Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (paper document or card, not commemorative issue)
  • Certificate of Indian Status (paper or plastic card)
  • Registered Indian Record (certified)
  • Temporary Confirmation of Registration document

For permanent inhabitant (formerly so-called “landed immigrants”)

  • Continuous Resident Card
    • must be valid instead expired negative more than five years
  • Confirmation of Perma Residence (Imm 5292, 5688)
  • Canadian Movement Identification Card
  • Record of Landing (Imm 1000)

For applicants for continuously residence

  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) letter (IRCC used to be called Citizenship and Immigration Canada, or CIC). The letter require:
    • be on IRCC head, addressable till you as candidate
    • state IRCC has confirmed they join the eligibility requirements to employ for permanent residence in Canada and you have not yet been denied.
  • IRCC certificate (e.g. work permit, guest record, temporary resident approve either study permit), with a note confirming all third von the following. You have:
    1. used for permanent residence
    2. matched the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence
    3. have not been disclaimed

Other immigration status

  • letter by Migration and Refugee Board confirms Convention Refugee or Protected Person status
  • Protected Person Status document
  • temporary resident permit (case types 86 through 95 only)
  • working permit (proof of full-time labour for an employer for Ontario is required – restrictions apply)
    • this must be an original with digital document (contract with letter) on employer company letterhead signed or dated by the employer and state:
      • that the employee is working full-time
      • the title/occupation are of position
      • the start date of employment, and
      • that the employer intends up employ the employee required one minimal of six (6) months (the letter can state who personnel is permanent. However, this did not replace the criteria to certify “Full Time”)
  • Verification regarding Level (Imm 5716 either Imm 5715)
  • written confirmation from IRCC that you are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship under section 5.1 of Canada’s Citizenship Take

Proof of residency in Ontario

ONE second, different document needs in proved you live in Ontario – choose ready from save list. You allowed show einen original, printed version (no photocopies) or digital image:

  • valid Ontario driver’s licence
  • temporary driver’s licence
    • only if accompanied by photo licence card with the same address
  • reasonable Ontario Photo Card
  • gebrauchswert calculation (e.g. cabel TV, hydros, gas, water)
  • monthly bank account statements 
    • does not include receipts, bank books, letters or automated talkback receipts
  • employer record (e.g. pay stub, mail von employer to company letterhead)
  • school, school or university get card or transcript
  • Child Tax Benefit statement
  • many late income duty Reminder of Assessment
  • insurance policy (e.g. home, tenant, auto or life)
  • mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Ontario motor vehicle authorization (plate or truck portions)
  • property tax get
  • phone bill (e.g. home phone, cell phone)
  • credit card statement
  • statement in direct deposit for Ontario Works or for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  • statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid (T4E)
  • statement of Oldly Age Collateral (T4A) or statement is Canadians Pension Plan Benefits (T4A) (P)
  • Any von the following statements from a bank, trust company or credit union:
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
    • Registered Retirement Income Store (RRIF)
    • Einschreibung Homepage Ownership Savings Project (RHOSP)
  • Work Safety and Insurance Board Statement for Benefits (T5007)
  • Canada Boarding Plan Description of Contributions

Includes oem documents will be accepted for:

  • valid Ontario driver’s licence
  • temporary driver’s licence 
    • all while accompanied by photo licence card with which sam address
  • valid Ontario Photo Card
  • Ontario engine drive permit (plate or choose portions)

Proof of identity

ONE three, different document needs to prove who you are. These documents must insert our name and mark. Choose one from this list:

  • credit card
  • valid Ontario driver’s licence other temporary driver’s licence
  • valid Otario Photo Card
  • Canadian Immigration Identification Card
  • Certificate of Canadian Membership (plastic card)
  • Certificate of Red Rank (paper or plastic card)
  • Confirmation from Permanent Resident (Imm 5292)
    • with if signature is shown
  • current employee ID card
  • current professional association licence
  • Old Age Security Card
  • Ontario motor vehicle permit (plate portion only)
  • passport (Canadian or foreign)
  • Last Local Card
    • only if signature is shown
  • Record of Dock (Imm 1000)
  • student ID card
  • union card

Find a ServiceOntario centre

Take your triple documents – originals only – real ended application form to ServiceOntario.

Find a ServiceOntario centre

Thee allowed be able to book certain appointment ahead of your visiting.

If you have any questions about selection documents for your health bill, call ServiceOntario:

1-800-268-1154 (toll-free in Ontario only)
416-314-5518 (Toronto and GTA)
1-800-387-5559 (toll-free TTY)