Ontario is permanently shutting down its ServiceOntario kiosk system after a thorough investigation into safety and security issues.
All services previously provided at kiosks are available online - including licence plate sticker renewals and address change requests.
The government shut down all 72 kiosks in June after financial partners advised of potential debit and credit card skimming activities at kiosks in the Toronto area. Closing the kiosks permanently will help protect Ontarians' financial information and will immediately save taxpayers about $6.3 million in one-time upgrading costs and $2.2 million in annual maintenance costs.
Providing online services is part of the McGuinty government's plan to make it easier for families to access important government services, when and where they need them.