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In Ontario the legal age to drink alcohol is 19 years old. The legal age to serve alcohol in a licensed establishment is 18 years
old. "Serving alcohol" includes taking drink orders, taking payment for alcoholic beverages, stocking the refrigerator or bar area,
and bartending.
What are the acceptable forms for Age Identification?
The only acceptable forms of age identification include:
- an Ontario driver's licence with a photo
- a Canadian passport with a photo
- a Canadian citizenship card with a photo
- a Canadian armed forces card with a photo
- an LCBO BYID photo card
While we try to keep up with the many changes to the Liquor Licence Act, the information contained
in this section, cannot and should not be taken as definitive and complete. Visit the AGCO (Alcohol & Gaming Commission of
Ontario) Website for up to date information and current changes to the Liquor Licence Act and / or Regulations @
www.agco.on.ca or call 416-326-0450 / 1-800-522-2876.
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