Ontario. Ministry of Transportation

Enhanced Driver's Licence (EDL), St Catharines
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Record #: NIA2125 Last Modified: 08 Nov 2012 Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionThe Enhanced Driver's Licence (EDL) can be used as a passport alternative at Canada-US land and water border crossings, but a valid passport is required for entering the US by air. The EDL contains includes a Canadian citizenship identifier and a radio frequency identification technology (RFID) chip. 
 
Supplementary DescriptionIn Niagara, only the St Catharines ServiceOntario location at 301 St Paul St offers Enhanced Driver's Licence appointments and all Enhanced Driver's Licence services. (4 Nov 2011) /il
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityMust be a Canadian citizen, hold a valid Ontario driver's licence (except Class M1), be an Ontario resident, and must not have any travel restrictions
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationBook an appointment by calling ServiceOntario at 416-235-2999 or toll-free at 1-800-387-3445, or online through their website. Bring the following documents to your appointment: 
 
- Valid Ontario driver's licence in good standing 
- proof of citizenship 
- your completed Entitlement Document (request by phone or online) 
- copy of the Consent Form (request by phone or online)
FeesService - $40 to cover the costs of the EDL application
Contact Information
Address & Map
Garden City Tower
301 St Paul St, Ground Flr
St Catharines, ON L2R 7R4
 
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Located In CommunitySt Catharines
IntersectionSt Paul St and Carlisle St
Toll Free PhoneServiceOntario 1-800-387-3445
Websitewww.ontario.ca/en/services_for_residents/index.htm
Other Details
Service Level(30) Provincial Government
EstablishedMay 2009
FundingProvincial
Subjects
SubjectsIdentification cards ; Licences ; Provincial government
Broader TermsGovernment ; Official documents