Tow operator certificate
For the business that owns or runs the tow trucks. Renewed every year, for $575 a year. Every applicant, corporate officer and director needs a CRJMC.
MyCheck by Credibled, for tow and instructor licences
Tow truck and driving instructor licences in Ontario, CRJMC online
A tow truck licence in Ontario, officially a towing certificate, needs a criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC). So do vehicle storage certificates and driving instructor licences. Order yours online, verify your ID from your phone, and get the certificate as a PDF, often in minutes.
MyCheck Level 2 is the enhanced check that covers what Ontario calls a CRJMC. Identity verification is included. MyCheck is a private Canadian provider, not the Government of Ontario, DriveTest or a police service.
Level 2For your licence$49CADCriminal convictions, outstanding charges and warrants, discharges, Youth Criminal Justice Act findings and court orders. What Ontario calls a CRJMC.
Level 1$39CADNot a CRJMC, so not enough for these licences. For most other jobs. See criminal record checks for employment.
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Choose Level 2 at checkout. Level 1 is not a CRJMC. Checks are non-refundable once submitted, so read the rules for your licence first.
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- Certificate issuedBy an accredited police service
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What Ontario asks for
CRJMC rules for a tow truck licence in Ontario, and for instructors
Both licences need a CRJMC, but the rules around it differ. Here is each one side by side.
| Requirement | Towing and storage | Driving instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Check asked for | A criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) | A criminal record and judicial matters (CRJM) check or equivalent |
| Who can issue it | Ontario's page does not name an issuer. It points to general police record check information | Your local police service or an authorized criminal record check provider |
| How recent | Less than 90 days old from the search date when you submit your application | DriveTest does not set an age. Order it when you are ready to apply |
| Who needs one | Every applicant. For operators and storage, every corporate officer and director too | The applicant |
| Renewals | A new CRJMC with every renewal: every year for operators and storage, every 3 years for drivers | The licence renews every 3 years and expires on March 31. Follow your renewal notice |
| Where you apply | Online, through the Commercial Vehicle Services portal | In person, at a DriveTest Centre |
Rules from Ontario's towing and vehicle storage certificate page (updated 21 July 2026) and DriveTest's driving instructor licence page, checked 4 November 2026. Each licensing office decides what it accepts. If you are unsure, ask before you order.
Towing and vehicle storage
Which towing certificate are you applying for?
Ontario issues 3 certificates. Each needs a CRJMC less than 90 days old, on every application and every renewal.
Tow driver certificate
For the person driving the tow truck. Renewed every 3 years, for $195. You need a new CRJMC each time you apply or renew. $49.
Vehicle storage operator certificate
For the business that stores towed vehicles. Renewed every year, for $575 a year. Every applicant, corporate officer and director needs a CRJMC.
Running a towing or storage company with several officers and directors? Ask us about a MyCheck code for your team on our contact page. Fees from Ontario's towing page, which notes they can change.
Driving instructors
How to get a driving instructor licence in Ontario
Paid Class G instructors need an Ontario driving instructor licence. Here is the path, in short. The CRJMC is the part you can finish today, from your phone.
1. Check that you qualify
You need a valid Ontario driver's licence other than G1, G2, M1, M2 or M(L), no demerit points, and no licence suspension in the past 2 years.
2. Pass the tests
At a DriveTest Centre: a vision test, the G1 knowledge test and the Class G road test. After 2 failed attempts at either test, you wait 1 year.
3. Get your CRJMC
From your local police service or an authorized provider. MyCheck Level 2 is $49, and most checks complete in minutes. DriveTest notes that these checks can take days or weeks elsewhere.
4. Finish the course and get licensed
Complete an MTO-approved driving instructor course and pay the licence fee at DriveTest. Your licence then renews every 3 years, on March 31.
Summarised from DriveTest's driving instructor licence page, checked 4 November 2026. Follow DriveTest's own order of steps when you apply. Teaching in Toronto? The city also licenses driving school instructors: see the FAQ below.
Start to certificate
How to get your licence CRJMC online, in 3 steps
- 1
Choose your level and pay
Enter your email, choose Level 2 at $49, and pay by debit or credit card. Level 2 is the one your licence needs. If your company or driving school gave you a promo code, enter it at checkout.
- 2
Verify your ID and declare
A link arrives by email. Photograph your government ID, take a short live capture and complete your declaration. Your phone camera is enough.
- 3
Add it to your application
An accredited police service searches the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records through the Canadian Police Information Centre. Most checks complete in minutes. The certificate lands in your inbox as a PDF. Upload it with your towing certificate application, or bring it to DriveTest with your instructor paperwork.
See every step, from payment to certificate.
What to have ready
- Your most recent Canadian address
- An original, unexpired government ID, with your legal name exactly as on your licence application
- A phone or computer with a camera
- A debit or credit card, and your promo code if you have one
Start my licence CRJMCLevel 2: $49 CAD. No access fee.
FAQ
Tow truck and instructor licence CRJMC questions, answered
Do I need a criminal record check for a tow truck licence in Ontario?
Yes. Tow operator, tow driver and vehicle storage operator certificates all need a criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) that is less than 90 days old from its search date when you submit your application. For tow operators and vehicle storage operators, every applicant, corporate officer and director needs one.
Do I need a new CRJMC to renew my towing certificate?
Yes. Ontario asks for a CRJMC with every renewal: every year for tow operators and vehicle storage operators, and every 3 years for tow drivers.
Is MyCheck Level 2 a criminal record and judicial matters check?
MyCheck Level 2 is the enhanced check that covers what Ontario calls a criminal record and judicial matters check: criminal convictions, outstanding charges and warrants, discharges within their disclosure windows, Youth Criminal Justice Act findings and court orders. Level 1 is not enough for these licences. Compare the levels in full.
Will Ontario accept a MyCheck CRJMC for my towing certificate?
Ontario's towing page asks for a CRJMC and does not name who must issue it. MyCheck certificates are issued by an accredited police service. Ontario decides what it accepts, so if you are unsure, email [email protected] before you order.
Can I get my driving instructor CRJMC online?
Yes. DriveTest says you can get a CRJM check from your local police service or through an authorized criminal record check provider. MyCheck Level 2 is ordered online, and the certificate is issued by an accredited police service.
What can stop me from getting a driving instructor licence?
Under Ontario's driving instructor regulation, you can be refused for a Criminal Code conviction in the past 5 years, for certain sexual offences at any time or while charged with one, for drug trafficking, import or production offences, or for a court order that bars you from having a weapon or being near children. A CRJMC shows charges and court orders as well as convictions, which is why Ontario asks for one. Read O. Reg. 473/07.
How long does a CRJMC take?
Most MyCheck checks complete in minutes, and the rest are usually back within 4 hours. A small number need fingerprint confirmation, which is done in person and takes longer. DriveTest notes that CRJM checks can take several days or weeks, so start early either way. Read how long a criminal record check takes.
How much does it cost?
MyCheck Level 2 is $49, with identity verification included and no access fee. Licence fees are separate: $575 a year for a tow operator or vehicle storage certificate, $195 for a 3-year tow driver certificate, and fees set by the Ministry of Transportation for a driving instructor licence.
I teach driving in Toronto. Is the provincial licence enough?
No. The City of Toronto also licenses driving school instructors. For that licence, the city asks for a CRJMC valid for 1 year from its search date, a 3-year driving record abstract less than 30 days old, and a copy of your provincial instructor licence. See the city's requirements.
Can I get a refund?
No. Checks are non-refundable once submitted. Before you pay, make sure you choose Level 2 and enter your legal name exactly as it appears on your ID.
Your licence CRJMC, today
Level 2 for $49. Most checks complete in minutes. A PDF ready for your application.
Start my licence CRJMCTowing company or driving school? Ask us about a MyCheck code for your team on our contact page. Driving for Uber too? See the Uber background check in Ontario.
MyCheck is not affiliated with the Government of Ontario, the Ministry of Transportation or DriveTest. Checks are non-refundable once submitted. Not a vulnerable sector check.