 Ontario issues 10-day temporary permits available up to twice in a 365-day period when a licence holder purchases a used vehicle, as long as the vehicle was legally registered as 'Fit' with the previous owner.An 'Unfit' vehicle (has not passed safety standards with the previous owner) can not be issued a temporary permit.If a vehicle passes safety standards inspection, but does not pass emissions testing it may be issued up to four 10-day temporary permits.