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Photo ID card in Manitoba: how to get one

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

In Manitoba, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) handles it.

Who handles it

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)

Handles it in Manitoba.

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Who can apply

  • You can apply if you live in Manitoba, are entitled to be in Canada and do not already hold a driver's licence. Parents must co-sign for applicants under 18.

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What you need

  • Bring original documents, not copies, that prove your birth date, full legal name and photo, plus two documents dated within 90 days that show your Manitoba address.

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Cost

  • The card costs $20, including the photo. Renewing costs $20 and replacing a lost or damaged valid card costs $10.

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Where to go

  • Take your documents to any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre, register as an MPI customer if you are not one already, and have your photo and signature taken.

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Good to know

  • If you lack a document with your photo or address, MPI may accept a Guarantor Declaration signed by someone who knows you personally or professionally.

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  • Drivers can hand in their licence and get an ID card for $10, or for free if they are 65 or older.

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  • The card proves age, identity and Manitoba residency, but it cannot be used to enter the United States.

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Questions people ask

How much is a Manitoba ID card?

$20 including the photo, and $20 to renew. A lost, destroyed or damaged valid card can be replaced for $10. The fee may be waived in some cases.

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How long does it take to get a Manitoba ID card?

Usually within 10 business days of applying. If it has not arrived by then, tell an Autopac agent or MPI so they can check whether it was lost or stolen.

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Where do I apply for a Manitoba Identification Card?

At any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre. Bring all your original documents with you.

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Can I use a Manitoba ID card to cross into the United States?

No. It is accepted as proof of age, identity and residency in Manitoba, but not for entering the U.S.

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In every province and territory

The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Manitoba is marked.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaICBC (BC Identification card)Apply for a BCIDchecked Apply in person at an ICBC driver licensing office.
AlbertaAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)Get an ID cardchecked Apply or renew in person at any registry agent office.
SaskatchewanSGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)Get a photo ID cardchecked
ManitobaThis pageManitoba Public Insurance (MPI)Apply for an ID cardchecked
OntarioServiceOntarioGet an Ontario Photo Cardchecked Apply in person at ServiceOntario; you cannot hold a driver's licence and a Photo Card at the same time.
QuebecNot offered in QuebecNone on recordQuébec does not issue a non-driver photo identification card.
New BrunswickService New BrunswickGet a photo ID cardchecked Apply in person at a Service New Brunswick centre.
Nova ScotiaRegistry of Motor Vehicles (Service Nova Scotia)Photo ID card informationchecked Apply in person at an Access Nova Scotia RMV office.
Prince Edward IslandAccess PEI (Government of PEI)None on recordApply in person for a voluntary ID card at an Access PEI office.
Newfoundland and LabradorMotor Registration Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)Get a photo ID cardchecked
YukonMotor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)None on recordThe Yukon general identification card is issued through Motor Vehicles offices.
Northwest TerritoriesDriver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories)Get a general ID cardchecked
NunavutMotor Vehicles Division (Government of Nunavut)General identification cardchecked

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Photo ID card in Manitoba: how to get one", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/photo-id-card/manitoba