To apply for a tow truck driver’s licence you’ll need to submit:
- A Driver/Operator Licence Application
- Proof that you’re at least 18 years old
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship, landed immigrant status or a valid work permit
- Working knowledge of English
- Minimum 5 years driving experience after obtaining a full Ontario driver’s licence, Class G
- Ontario driver’s record completed in the last 60 days
- A driver licence history search from the Ministry of Transportation
- Original criminal record search issued within 60 days of application by Peel Regional Police or other police service in Ontario
- A letter of employment from a licensed tow truck owner or company
- A photo of you. We’ll take your photo when you apply in person.
Training courses
You’ll also need to complete the defensive driving course, sensitivity training course and the tow truck orientation courses run by the City of Mississauga.
You’ll have 90 days from the date your licence was issued or renewed to complete all of these courses. We’ll enroll you in the courses once you submit all of your documents and pay your initial fees.
After you’ve successfully completed the training courses, you’ll need to pay the balance of your licence fee before we issue your licence. Courses must be completed every five years.
Licence fees
Applying for a new tow truck driver’s licence will cost $812.30. This includes:
| Type of fee | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial non-refundable licence fee (HST exempt) | $18.16 |
| Balance of licence fee (HST exempt) | $163.38 |
| Search of your Province of Ontario drivers record (if provided by the City) | $12 |
| Copy of Tow Truck Licensing By-law 521-04, as amended (if provided by the City) | $25 |
| Tow truck orientation course | $150.38 |
| Defensive driving course | $150.90 |
| Sensitivity training course | $139.31 |
| Tow truck driver’s exam | $80.60 |
| HST | $72.57 |
| Total | $812.30 |
Fees are payable by cheque, Debit, Visa, Master Card or AMEX.
Renewing a tow truck driver’s licence
Your tow truck driver’s licence will expire every year on your birthday. A renewal notice will be mailed to the address we have on file for you.
To renew your licence you’ll need to submit the following documents and pay the renewal fee:
- A Licence Renewal Application
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence, Class G minimum
- Original criminal record search issued within 60 days of application by Peel Regional Police or other police service in Ontario
- Ontario driver’s record (provided by the Mobile Licensing Office and included in your renewal fee)
The fee to renew your licence is $176.39.
Your licence cannot be renewed more than 60 days after the expiry date.
No new tow truck owner’s licences are being issued at this time.
Renewing a tow truck owner’s licence
Your tow truck owner’s licence will expire every year on June 30. If you’re a driver as well as an owner, your tow truck driver’s licence will also expire on June 30. A renewal notice will be mailed to the address we have on file for you.
To renew your licence you’ll need to submit the following documents and pay the renewal fee:
- A Licence Renewal Application
- Valid master business name registration, if applicable
- Original criminal record search issued within 60 days of application by Peel Regional Police or other police service in Ontario
- Certificate of insurance endorsed to the City of Mississauga
- Provincial ownership of vehicle
- Safety standard certificate
- Tow rate sheet
- Letter of agreement or permission from a licensed vehicle pound facility, if applicable
The fee to renew your licence is $627.
Your licence cannot be renewed more than 60 days after the expiry date.