The End of Paper Safeties
This is a reminder that The Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) process for vehicle safety ceritifcation, as we have all known it for decades, ends on March 31, 2025.
On that date, all safeties in Ontario will be done digitally, in the DriveON program environment.
As the DriveON program reaches full implementation, the current MVIS program has started to phase out its services in preparation for its end on March 31, 2025.
After the MVIS program has ended, all safety and structural inspections must be completed, and certificates must be issued using DriveON equipment. Issuing MVIS certificates after March 31, 2025, could result in legal charges and revocation of your DriveON enrolment.
MVIS Stock
MVIS facilities were only able to order light-duty safety and structural inspection certificate books until January 31, 2025. No more MVIS stock orders will be processed as of now.
MVIS facilities are to return all unused MVIS certificates by mail to the address below:
Ministry of Transportation – MVIS unit301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor St. Catharines ON L2R 7R4
If requested by an enforcement officer, you need to surrender any remaining MVIS stock to them.
Refunds are offered for unused safety standards and structural inspection certificates returned to the MTO before April 30, 2025.
MVIS facilities must return all unused MVIS safety standards and structural inspection certificates along with a completed copy of Request for Refund form to MTO by April 30, 2025. You will not receive a refund for inspection certificates returned after April 30, 2025.
Refunds: Complete and submit the online Refund Request Form to avoid delays. If you have questions about the refund process please call 1-800-387-7736 Fax: 905-704-2574| MVIS email: [email protected]
Important Dates
March 31, 2025 – Last day of the MVIS programApril 30, 2025 – Last day to get a refund for unused MVIS safety standards and structural inspection certificate books
If you need assistance with DriveON tablet setup, sticker orders, printer set up, or conducting a safety inspection on your DriveON tablet, please visit the YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@DriveONHelpVideos.
For additional assistance you may call the Vehicle Inspection Centre Assistance Line toll-free at 1-833-420-2110, email [email protected], or visit https://driveonportal.com/.