Get your L: Learner's licence

The first step in becoming a driver: pass the knowledge test and get your L. We have lots of tools and tips to help you get there.

Get your N: Novice Learner

Once you've been driving as a learner for a year, you can take your first road test. When you pass, you'll get your N.

Get your full licence

After two years of safe driving with your N, you're almost there! Pass your Class 5 road test and you'll get your full licence.

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Moving within B.C.

If you're moving within B.C, you need to change the address on your driver licence within 10 days. It's easy - you can do it online, by phone or at a driver licensing office.

Remember to change your address on your insurance policy too. Contact your Autoplan Broker.

Moving from within Canada

If you're moving from within Canada, here's how to make the switch to a B.C. licence. You can drive for up to 90 days with your existing, valid licence.

Moving from outside Canada

Here's how to get a B.C. licence if you're moving from outside Canada. You can drive for up to 90 days with your existing, valid licence.

Renew your licence or ID

It's easy to renew your driver's licence, BCID card, enhanced licence or enhanced ID. Find out what you'll need to do at the driver licensing office.

Replace a lost or stolen licence or ID

Sorry you lost your licence or card. Here's how to replace a lost or stolen driver's licence, BCID card, enhanced licence or enhanced ID card.

Change your address or name

Find out your options if you need to change your address or name on your driver's licence, BCID card, enhanced licence or enhanced ID card.

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Multiple crash premium

Drivers who are at fault in three or more crashes within a three-year period pay a multiple crash premium fee.

Vehicle impoundment

Police can impound a vehicle when the driver is impaired, or for other reasons. Find out how to get your vehicle back.

Pay a traffic or red light ticket

For most tickets, paying within 30 days will reduce it by $25. You can pay your ticket by phone, in person or by mail.

BC Services Card

​​​Renewing your driver's licence? You can apply for or renew a BC Services Card at the same time.

It is important to have a valid (non-expired) BC Services Card when accessing health care services.

BCID card

The B.C. identification (BCID) card is a reliable, accepted form of government photo ID for people who don't have a driver's licence.​