Bike registration
Register your bike
Complete your bike registration online to help police identify and return your bike if it is recovered.
Registering your bike helps police identify and return it if it is lost or stolen. The program also supports efforts to prevent bike theft in the community.
Online Bike Registration is a program created by York Regional Police to safeguard bicycles owned by residents. Once your registration is submitted, a confirmation number will be emailed to you for your records.
Who is this for?
This service is intended for individuals who want to register one or more bikes to support identification and recovery.
To register your bike:
- The bike must have a serial number
- You must provide a valid email address
- Each bike must be registered using a separate form
- You may register bikes owned by yourself or family members living in your household
How it works
Register your bike online
Complete the online registration form and provide your bike’s serial number and details.
Receive a confirmation number
A confirmation number will be emailed to you for your records.
Keep your information up to date
Ensure your contact and bike information remains accurate.
Police use the information if your bike is recovered
If your bike is found, police can use your registration details to help return it to you.
What you need to register
- Bike serial number
- Make, model and colour
- Description of the bike
- Owner contact information
- Valid email address
Where to find the serial number
Most bicycles have a serial number stamped into the frame by the manufacturer, typically on the underside of the bottom bracket.
If your bike does not have a serial number, engrave an identifying number on the frame, such as your driver’s licence number. You may also choose to mark the same number on wheels and other components.
Protect your bike
- Always lock your bike when unattended
- Lock the frame and both wheels to a secure object
- Remove loose accessories when not in use
- Record your serial number and keep it for your records
- Take a photo of your bike and keep receipts
