Searching for ID (identification)

COVID-19 Response

• Tax Clinic - suspended
• Community Laundry and Shower - suspended
• free daily bread available at the door as long as donations received

Regular Services
Accepts donations of non-perishable food items, baby formula, diapers, baby food and usable work boots

Back to Work Program

• provides new or gently used work boots to individuals who have legitimate work offers (boots and sizes as available), call for information
• usable work boots can be dropped off at the Bayside Mission Centre at any time

Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign

• provides donated coats to the homeless and other individuals and families who do not have a warm coat for the winter
• Annual Campaign takes place in October
• donated coats can be dropped off at the Community and Family Services office at the Salvation Army Bayside Mission Centre, 16 Bayfield St, Barrie
• coats are distributed from the Community and Family Services office in October and November

Baby's Closet

• provides emergency assistance to parents with young children
• items such as diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, clothing and household items are available

ID Clinic

• Assists low income individuals in obtaining an Ontario Birth Certificate by appointment only

Family Tracing Service

• Provides information for persons wishing to trace missing relatives
• the individual must send the form to Salvation Army Family Tracings Service in Toronto
• see Family Tracing for more information

Community laundry and shower

Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp

Christmas Assistance - see separate record

Social Insurance number is a confidential number used for income reporting purposes

• number may be collected by institutions where interest or incomes are earned, such as banks, credit unions, trust companies
• legislated users include Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance, Veterans Affairs, Canada Student Loan program, employers
• for specific information relating to acceptable Proof of Identification and Primary Documents relating to the Social Insurance number call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)
• Individuals who suspect identity fraud, ID theft or fraudulent use of their SIN should report this to local Service Canada Centre or telephone 1-800-206-7218

Social Insurance Number Rapid Access Service

• with completed form and correct ID, a proof of Social Insurance Number will be given to the client
• cards are no longer produced to avoid citizens from carrying them in their purses or wallets to avoid identity theft

Service

• for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
• for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
• for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request
• clients should not book an in-person visit if they:
  • Have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing
  • Have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
  • Have been instructed by local public health authorities to self-isolate due to travel or contact history

COVID-19 Update Service Canada Centres are open to the public

• for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
• for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
• for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request
• clients should not book an in-person visit if they:
  • Have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing
  • Have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
  • Have been instructed by local public health authorities to self-isolate due to travel or contact history

Regular Service
One-stop service delivery for wide range of federal programs and services including:

• internet access
• assistance locating and applying for government programs including Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, International Pension benefits, passports (see information below for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant, Canada Learning Bond, Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Wage Earner Protection Program, Registered Disability Savings Plan, Registered Education Savings Program
• assistance with printing Canada Revenue Agency forms and Immigration forms from the internet

Passports
A Passport Receiving Agent Service

• accepts adult, child and simplified renewal passport applications and fees
• includes free review for accuracy and completion and will send to Passport Canada
• have paper Passport applications forms (Simplified Passport Renewal forms also available for those who are eligible for program)

COVID-19 Response

• do not visit a ServiceOntario centre unless completely necessary, if possible complete your transactions online
• extended expiry dates for driver's licences, health cards, Ontario Photo Cards, licence plate stickers, accessible parking permits and many more products are in effect, Extended Validation Periods

Regular Service
Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral

Business Registrations

• basic business registration
• also Business Info Line 1-888-745-8888

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• drivers licences
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Employment

• filing of claims under Employment Standards Act

Taxes

• register tax accounts
• file various tax returns
• pay various taxes
• see website for details

Fish and Wildlife

• fishing and hunting licences
• outdoors cards (ID cards which in most cases need to accompany licences)
• Outdoors Card Centre 1-800-387-7011

Forms and Official Documents

• Forms for birth certificates, marriage and death certificates and registration searches (have forms but do not process them), these forms are also available online at Registrar General's Online Certificate Application
• find a commissioner of oaths

Health Services

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged)
• change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• if your document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is a Temporary Resident Permit or a Work Permit (Employment Authorization) that says valid until or issued until a specific date, you cannot obtain health card services at this office, please contact 1-866-532-3161 for further details

Landlord and Tenant

• forms and filing of forms for Landlord-Tenant issues/disputes

Motorized Snow Vehicle Permits

• permits and stickers

Occupational Health and Safety

• information and booklets can be purchased

Off Road Vehicle Permits and Plates

Passport application forms

• form pick up only, do not process applications

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Public computer also available at this location

COVID-19 Response

• open with reduced hours Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * Wed 8:30 am-5:30 pm
• do not visit a ServiceOntario centre unless completely necessary, if possible complete your transactions online
• extended expiry dates for driver's licences, health cards, Ontario Photo Cards, licence plate stickers, accessible parking permits and many more products are in effect, Extended Validation Periods

Regular Service
Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• drivers licences
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health Services

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged)
• change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• if your document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is a Temporary Resident Permit or a Work Permit (Employment Authorization) that says valid until or issued until a specific date, you cannot obtain health card services at this office, please contact 1-866-532-3161 for further details

Motorized Snow Vehicle Permits

• permits and snow vehicle validation stickers

Off Road Vehicle Permits and Plates

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Open regular business hours. Extended expiry dates for driver's licences, health cards, Ontario Photo Cards, licence plate stickers, accessible parking permits and many more products are in effect, Extended Validation Periods

Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• drivers licences
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health Services

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged)
• change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• if your document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is a Temporary Resident Permit or a Work Permit (Employment Authorization) that says valid until or issued until a specific date, you cannot obtain health card services at this office, please contact 1-866-532-3161 for further details

Motorized Snow Vehicle Permits

• permits and snow vehicle validation stickers

Off Road Vehicle Permits and Plates

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Provides assistance for those experiencing poverty and/or homelessness.
Offers services for individuals, youth and families being impacted by homelessness in Simcoe County, including assisting people find emergency shelters, finding permanent accommodations for those experiencing homelessness and preventing homelessness for those at risk of losing permanent housing.
Services include:

• Centralized Shelter Access Intake Line (Barrie) - 705-828-3795
• Shelter and Outreach Services
• Homelessness Services and Shelter Supports
• Assistance obtaining a birth certificate (fee waived for those who are marginally housed or experiencing homelessness)

Due to COVID 19, some ServiceOntario service locations may be operating on reduced hours -- for information CLICK HERE

Complete your transactions online whenever possible

Renewal requirements for drivers' licenses, license plate stickers, accessible parking permits, health cards and Ontario Photo ID Cards which expired during the pandemic are changing; residents have until September 30, 2022 to renew expired health cards, and until February 28, 2022 to renew other expired products -- for details CLICK HERE


LICENCE PLATE STICKER REFUNDS -- If you renewed your licence plate sticker for an individually owned passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, motorcycle or moped for the period of March 1, 2020 to March 12, 2022, you will receive a refund cheque in the mail; to receive refund, update the address on your vehicle permit or driver's licence and pay any outstanding fees, fines or tolls by March 7, 2022


Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information ; staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• driver's licence renewals
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• health card services not available at this location if you have a Temporary Resident Permit or Work Permit that says valid until or issued until a specific date, call 1-866-532-3161 for more details

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral.

Driver's licences

• replace a driver's licence
• retake a driver's licence photo
• change information on a driver's licence
• convert an enhanced driver's licence to a regular driver's licence

Vehicle permits,plates and stickers

• register a vehicle
• replace a licence plate sticker
• get a temporary licence plate sticker
• change name on a vehicle permit
• change status of a vehicle permit
• replace a vehicle permit
• replace a licence plate
• replace a personalized licence plate
• order a sample personalized licence plate
• order a French slogan licence plate
• buy a personalized licence plate gift certificate
• get a dealer or service licence plate and permit
• get or replace an off-road vehicle permit
• get or replace an off-road vehicle plate
• get or replace a snow vehicle permit
• get a snow vehicle validation sticker

Accessible parking permit

• get an accessible parking permit
• change information on an accessible parking permit

Driver and vehicle records

• get or renew a commercial vehicle operator record
• order an off-road vehicle's history record
• order a snow vehicle's history record

Health card and incurance (OHIP)

• switch to a photo health card
• apply for a health card
• change the name on a health card
• replace a health card

Photo Card

• get an Ontario photo card

Due to COVID 19, some ServiceOntario service locations may be closed or operating on reduced hours -- for information on closures CLICK HERE


Complete your transactions online whenever possible


Renewal requirements for drivers' licenses, license plate stickers, accessible parking permits, health cards and Ontario Photo ID Cards which expired during the pandemic are changing; residents have until September 30, 2022 to renew expired health cards, and until February 28, 2022 to renew other expired products -- for details CLICK HERE


LICENCE PLATE STICKER REFUNDS -- If you renewed your licence plate sticker for an individually owned passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, motorcycle or moped for the period of March 1, 2020 to March 12, 2022, you will receive a refund cheque in the mail; to receive refund, update the address on your vehicle permit or driver's licence and pay any outstanding fees, fines or tolls by March 7, 2022


Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information ; staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• driver's licence renewals
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• health card services not available at this location if you have a Temporary Resident Permit or Work Permit that says valid until or issued until a specific date, call 1-866-532-3161 for more details

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Access to wide range of Ontario government services and information, staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• drivers licences
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health

• Ontario health card registration
• renewal
• replacement (lost, stolen or damaged)
• change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision
• renewal or replacement

Access to wide range of Ontario government services and information.

Driver and Vehicle Services offered at this location include:

• Provides driver examination tests for G and G2 classification, drivers licence, renewals, photos and vehicle licensing. For an International Driver's Licence, contact CAA
• driver's licence reinstatement, some Enhanced Driver's Licences services
• copies of records (including driver records and abstracts)
• accessible parking permits
• licence plates and permits for motorized snow and off road vehicles
• used vehicle information packages
• vehicle permits and plates

Health Card Services

• apply, change address, name on Ontario Health Card
• replace a lost, stolen or damaged Ontario Health Card
• replace your Red and White Health Card with a Ontario Photo Health Card

Ontario Photo Card
Ontario residents 16 years and over, who do not hold a driver's licence, are eligible for the photo card to use for government issue identification to access government, financial or business services that require proof of identity.

Visit Bradford ServiceOntario for all services offered

Service offered:

• Food Bank
• Clothing and furniture vouchers for the Thrift Store
• Utility bill assistance
• Free Birth Certificate Program
• Emergency transportation
• Community Outreach through the Community Response Unit (CRU) - see separate 2-1-1 listing
• Counseling service and referral
• Free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - see separate 2-1-1 listing
• Works with local organizations for emergency accommodations and shelters
• Connections to other Army Centers and Programs i.e. Hope Acres Drug Rehabilitation, Correctional/Bail Program etc
• Summer Adventure Camp opportunities
• Christmas Hamper program is administered during November and December - see separate 2-1-1 listing

Access to wide range of Ontario government services and information. Staff assistance, information and referral.

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• enhanced driver's licences and drivers licences
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health - Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged), change of name or address. Organ and tissue donor registration.

Photo Identification -- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal, replacement

COVID-19 (10 November 2021) - All in person Service Canada Centres are closed to the public until further notice

• clients can apply for critical services online
• personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones

Available public phone and one-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services with internet access

Labour market information

Assistance locating and applying for:

• Employment Insurance
• Social Insurance Numbers
• Canada Pension Plan
• Old Age Security, passports
• Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
• Canada Education Savings Grant
• Pleasure Craft Licences and others

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

Due to COVID 19, some ServiceOntario service locations may be closed or operating on reduced hours -- for information on closures CLICK HERE

Complete transactions online whenever possible

Renewal requirements for drivers' licenses, license plate stickers, accessible parking permits, health cards and Ontario Photo ID Cards which expired during the pandemic are changing; residents have until September 30, 2022 to renew expired health cards, and until February 28, 2022 to renew other expired products -- for details CLICK HERE


LICENCE PLATE STICKER REFUNDS -- If you renewed your licence plate sticker for an individually owned passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, motorcycle or moped for the period of March 1, 2020 to March 12, 2022, you will receive a refund cheque in the mail; to receive refund, update the address on your vehicle permit or driver's licence and pay any outstanding fees, fines or tolls by March 7, 2022


Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information ; staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• driver's licence renewals
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• health card services not available at this location if you have a Temporary Resident Permit or Work Permit that says valid until or issued until a specific date, call 1-866-532-3161 for more details

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Constituency Office able to assist with;

• applications for passports
• Federal Government Program Assistance (CPP, EI, Citizenship and Immigration and other programs)
• Certificates and Mementos for Milestone Events
• attendance at special occasions or school functions
• postal service complaints
• Commissioner of Oath for federal government documents (please call in advance) Certify True Copies for the purposes of applications to government services (originals must be brought to the office)

COVID-19 - Do not come to a Service Canada Centre if you:
•Have any COVID-19 related symptoms such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing
•Have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
•Are required to self-isolate or quarantine by public health authorities

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services. Internet access and assistance locating and applying for government programs including Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and passports (see separate entries for program details), as well as Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others

Student/youth employment services available May-August through Service Canada Centres for Youth -- see separate entry

Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral.

Driver's licences

• replace a driver's licence
• retake a driver's licence photo
• change information on a driver's licence
• convert an enhanced driver's licence to a regular driver's licence

Vehicle permits,plates and stickers

• register a vehicle
• replace a licence plate sticker
• get a temporary licence plate sticker
• change name on a vehicle permit
• change status of a vehicle permit
• replace a vehicle permit
• replace a licence plate
• replace a personalized licence plate
• order a sample personalized licence plate
• order a French slogan licence plate
• buy a personalized licence plate gift certificate
• get a dealer or service licence plate and permit
• get or replace an off-road vehicle permit
• get or replace an off-road vehicle plate
• get or replace a snow vehicle permit
• get a snow vehicle validation sticker

Accessible parking permit

• get an accessible parking permit
• change information on an accessible parking permit

Driver and vehicle records

• get or renew a commercial vehicle operator record
• order an off-road vehicle's history record
• order a snow vehicle's history record

Health card and incurance (OHIP)

• switch to a photo health card
• apply for a health card
• change the name on a health card
• replace a health card

Photo Card

• get an Ontario photo card

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information ; staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• driver's licence renewals
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• health card services not available at this location if you have a Temporary Resident Permit or Work Permit that says valid until or issued until a specific date - call 1-866-532-3161 for more details

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Access to wide range of Ontario government services and information.

Driver and Vehicle Services offered at this location include:

• Provides drivers licence, renewals, photos and vehicle licensing. For an International Driver's Licence, contact CAA.
• driver's licence reinstatement, some Enhanced Driver's Licences services
• copies of records (including driver records and abstracts)
• accessible parking permits
• licence plates and permits for motorized snow and off road vehicles
• used vehicle information packages
• vehicle permits and plates

Health - Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address. Organ and tissue donor registration.

Ontario Photo Card
Ontario residents 16 years and over, who do not hold a driver's licence, are eligible for the photo card to use for government issue identification to access government, financial or business services that require proof of identity. Delivered four to six weeks by mail, cost $35, must be renewed every five years.

It is highly recommended that you not visit Service Canada Centres unless absolutely necessary.
Can provide help with the following programs by using eServiceCanada:

• Employment Insurance (EI)
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits
• Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)
• Veterans Affairs Canada Services

They will call you back within two business days.
You can complete the following tasks at a Service Canada Centre:

• submit supporting documents
• accept Proof of Identity documents
• authenticate appointed representatives and third parties
• telephone interpretation services
• obtain a temporary access code

Protecting your information
You now need to show valid ID and answer verification questions at Service Canada Centres to access your file.
To be accepted, your valid ID needs to show your legal name, photo, signature and/or date of birth.
Examples of accepted ID include:

• One of the following:
  • a passport (Canadian or foreign) or permanent resident card
  • a Certificate of Indian Status issued by the Government of Canada
  • a provincial or territorial ID card or drivers license
• or two of the following:
  • a birth certificate (provincial or territorial)
  • a certificate of Canadian citizenship
  • a certificate of registration of birth abroad
  • any other government-issued ID

No ID is required to ask about programs or services.

Due to COVID 19, some ServiceOntario service locations may be operating on reduced hours -- for information CLICK HERE

Complete your transactions online whenever possible

Renewal requirements for drivers' licenses, license plate stickers, accessible parking permits, health cards and Ontario Photo ID Cards which expired during the pandemic are changing; residents have until September 30, 2022 to renew expired health cards, and until February 28, 2022 to renew other expired products -- for details CLICK HERE

LICENCE PLATE STICKER REFUNDS -- If you renewed your licence plate sticker for an individually owned passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, motorcycle or moped for the period of March 1, 2020 to March 12, 2022, you will receive a refund cheque in the mail; to receive refund, update the address on your vehicle permit or driver's licence and pay any outstanding fees, fines or tolls by March 7, 2022


Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information ; staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• driver's licence renewals
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration
• health card services not available at this location if you have a Temporary Resident Permit or Work Permit that says valid until or issued until a specific date, call 1-866-532-3161 for more details

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement