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Roam's Driver Requirements

As all Roam vehicles include insurance, you must meet our insurance provider's requirements.

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Driver Requirements

Ontario G Licence Holders (Using Roam Insurance)

  • Minimum age of 23
  • No major violations or tickets in the last 3 years
  • No major criminal convictions or moving violations in the last 3 years
  • No current demerit points
  • Must meet our minimum credit requirement of 650 (Roam's credit score verification does not affect or impact your credit score)
  • Must have a valid G level Ontario licence
    G1 Class: Prohibited
    G2 Class: Prohibited
    G Class (or higher): Permitted

Ontario G Licence Holders (Bring Your Own Insurance)

  • Minimum age of 23
  • No major violations or tickets in the last 3 years
  • No major criminal convictions or moving violations in the last 3 years
  • No current demerit points
  • Must meet our minimum credit requirement of 650 (Roam's credit score verification does not affect or impact your credit score)
  • Valid Credit Card (secured/prepaid credit cards are not accepted for bring your own insurance)
  • Must have a valid G level Ontario licence
    G1 Class: Prohibited
    G2 Class: Prohibited
    G Class (or higher): Permitted
  • Must have proof of personal insurance coverage through the following:
    1. Credit Card Insurance (Must show they have coverage for replacement value)
    2. Automobile policy (OPCF 27)

Canadian Licence Holders (Using Roam Insurance)

  • Minimum age of 23
  • No major violations or tickets in the last 3 years
  • No major criminal convictions or moving violations in the last 3 years
  • No current demerit points
  • Must meet our minimum credit requirement of 650 (Roam's credit score verification does not affect or impact your credit score)
  • Must submit a 'Motor Vehicle Report/MVR' (For select provinces only):
    Insurance will need to see licence duration, infractions, and general licence history
    (must be issued from the same province your licence is issued from)
  • Must have a valid licence above the learner's class

**Select provinces will be asked to provide a 'Motor Vehicle Report' / 'Driving Record' which can be requested from your official provincial licensing website (ex. Service Ontario)**

Canadian Licence Holders (Outside of Ontario, Bring Your Own Insurance)

  • Minimum age of 23
  • No major violations or tickets in the last 3 years
  • No major criminal convictions or moving violations in the last 3 years
  • No current demerit points
  • Must meet our minimum credit requirement of 650 (Roam's credit score verification does not affect or impact your credit score)
  • Valid Credit Card (secured/prepaid credit cards are not accepted for bring your own insurance)
  • Must submit a 'Motor Vehicle Report/MVR' (For select provinces only):
    Insurance will need to see licence duration, infractions, and general licence history
    (must be issued from the same province your licence is issued from)
  • Must have a valid licence above the learner's class
  • Must have proof of personal insurance coverage through the following:
    1. Credit Card Insurance (Must show they have coverage for replacement value)
    2. Automobile policy (OPCF 27)

**Select provinces will be asked to provide a 'Motor Vehicle Report' / 'Driving Record' which can be requested from your official provincial licensing website (ex. Service Ontario)**

Requirements For International Licence Holders

  • Must take Roam's Insurance
  • Must provide a 'Letter of Experience or Policy Breakdown' containing:
    - Driver's full name
    - Full policy length
    - Confirmation of all or no claims
    1 year minimum insurance experience required for international licences
  • Must Provide a 'Driver's Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)' / 'Driver's Abstract' containing:
    - Driver's full name
    - All driver's licence infractions
    - Total length of licence experience
    Often provided by the ministry of transportation/governing body which issues licences. (Roam is not able to source or translate these documents)
    1 years minimum driving experience required for international licences
  • Must have a valid international licence
  • Must be a minimum of 23 years old

**All 3 Documents (Driver's Licence, Letter of Experience, and Motor Vehicle Report) MUST be issued from the same country NO exceptions**

Need help sending in or verifying your documents? Contact us at support@roam.auto


Help Translating Documents

We require the documents you submit to be in English. 

If you need a translator or interpreter, see the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario website. You can also contact our team at support@roam.auto