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Apply for an enhanced identification card
Find out your eligibility, your required ID, and how to apply for an enhanced identity card.
- Who can apply?
- What ID do I need?
- How do I apply?
- How much does it cost?
- Need help with your application?
Due to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) change, anyone using a Canadian Citizenship Certificate issued on or after Feb. 1, 2012 as ID cannot apply for or renew an EDL or EIC.
ICBC is working with CIC and hopes to be able to accept this document in the near future. Please check back for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for an enhanced identity card (EIC) you must
- be a B.C. resident
- be a Canadian citizen
- provide the required ID to prove your identity and citizenship
- be legally entitled to travel outside of Canada (see the entitlement-to-travel questionnaire PDF)
- be 12 or older, and
- if you are under age 19, bring a parent or legal guardian to your appointment.
What ID do I need?
To apply for an EIC, you must provide two pieces of acceptable ID to verify your identity and citizenship:
- a Canadian birth certificate or Canadian citizenship document, and
- one more piece of ID.
For details, read pages 3–8 of Your Guide to B.C.'s Enhanced Driver's Licence Program (PDF).
Important
- When applying for an EIC, a passport is not accepted as proof of Canadian citizenship.
- If your Canadian Citizenship Card has two different names listed, the name that appears under the coat of arms will be the one used for your application.
- All identification documents you bring must be originals—we can't accept copies or certified copies.
Has your name changed?
If the name on your birth certificate or Canadian citizenship document is different from the name you use now, you must bring all legal name-linking documents that show your name changes to your EIC application appointment.
Hyphenated last names
If you currently use a hyphenated last name which isn't supported by legal name-change documents, you won't be able to use the hyphenated name on your EIC. This applies even if the hyphenated name is on your current driver's licence.
How do I apply?
To apply—or reapply—for an EIC, follow these steps:
| Step | Description |
| 1 | Read Your Guide to B.C.'s Enhanced Driver's Licence Program (PDF) to make sure you meet all the requirements. |
| 2 | Book an appointment to apply for an EIC. The appointment is held in-person at an EDL-designated driver licensing office. |
| 3 | Prepare for your appointment by completing the application checklist. |
| 4 | Go to your appointment and complete your application. |
How much does it cost?
See EIC fees.
Need help with your application?
If you require assistance during the application and interview process, visit an EDL or EIC designated driver licensing office in B.C., or call us for more information.
Greater Victoria: 250-978-8300
Elsewhere in B.C., Canada, and the U.S.: 1-800-950-1498
Other countries: 250-978-8300 (We accept collect calls.)