Please see: Cell phones and driver distractions FAQs.

If you are a new resident to the province with a valid driver's licence from another jurisdiction, you may drive for a maximum of 90 days in B.C. with your out-of-province driver's licence.

After moving here, it’s best to apply for your B.C. driver’s licence as soon as possible. This will give you more time to meet the application requirements. After 90 days, you can no longer legally drive in B.C. using your out-of-province driver’s licence.

If you are attending a designated educational institution in B.C., you are permitted to drive here with your out-of-province licence. You must be registered as a full-time student. Please note that is important to always carry and be able to show your Student ID card when asked to do so by a Peace Officer.

For more information, contact the Driver Licensing Information line at 1-800-950-1498 or 250-978-8300 in Victoria.

The licence should be cancelled.

To cancel, a copy of the death certificate and the driver licence can be forwarded to:

ICBC Licensing Unit
PO Box 3750
Victoria, BC V8W 3Y5

Alternatively, you can bring the death certificate and driver’s licence to any driver licensing office.

Getting another driver’s licence will cost $281 ($250 reinstatement fee plus $31 for a two-year driver's licence). Depending on your prohibition, you also may also be subject to administrative fees.

All outstanding fines and debts to ICBC and the province must be paid in full. Also, if you have been prohibited for more than three years, you will need to be re-tested.

If you receive a Notice of Intent Letter, you have two options:

Sign and date the letter as indicated and surrender the driver's licence to start the prohibition immediately. Return the letter by mail or take it to a driver licensing office.

You can make a written submission within 21 days of receiving the notice by requesting a review of the prohibition decision. Mail it to:

Reviewing Officer, ICBC
PO box 3750,
Victoria, BC V8W 3Y5

If you receive a Notice of Prohibition Letter, you must stop driving immediately. Sign and date the letter as indicated and surrender your licence by mail or take it to a driver licensing office. You can submit a review of the prohibition to:

Reviewing Officer, ICBC
PO box 3750,
Victoria, BC V8W 3Y5

Please note: You cannot drive during any part of your prohibition. Driving could result in being charged with Driving While Prohibited, which is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. Your vehicle will also be impounded for 60 days.

ADP applies to any driver who operates a motor vehicle with over .08 blood alcohol content, or who refuses to provide a blood or breath sample. A peace officer can serve a 90-day ADP on the driver, which becomes effective 21 days from date of service.

The Class 7 Learner’s (L) licence is valid for two years. If you decide not to take a road test in that time, you will need to re-qualify on the Knowledge Test and Vision Test. You may take your road test immediately. You may book your road test after requalifying. Bring required ID. Fees for the Knowledge Test and new photo Learner’s (L) licence will apply.

If your Class 7 Novice licence has expired, you may renew it at any time within the next three years. After that time you will be required to re-take the Class 7 road test. You will not have to wait any additional time to take your Class 5 road test, provided that you have been violation- and crash-free for the last two years that you drove.

Non-resident drivers who hold a valid driver's licence from their home jurisdiction may drive in B.C. with their out-of-province driver's licence for a maximum of six months. This applies regardless of whether they hold a valid international driving permit. For more information contact the Driver Licensing Information line at 1-800-950-1498 or 978-8300 in Victoria.

If you are a non-resident student, you don't need a B.C. driver’s licence.

To drive in B.C., you must hold a valid out-of-province licence, be registered as a  full time student and be attending one of the specified educational institutions

Please note that it is important to always carry and be able to show your Student ID card when asked to do so by a Peace Officer.

For more information contact the Driver Licensing Information line at 1-800-950-1498 or 250-978-8300 in Victoria.

We need to schedule appointments to handle the demand for EDLs and ensure specially trained staff are in attendance. This is a different process from what you may be used to with your driver's licence. Also only certain driver licensing offices can issue EDLs.

If there is an RFID reader in your lane, remove your EDL from its protective sleeve and display it as you approach the card reader in your traffic lane. You'll still need to present your EDL to the U.S. border officer. Remember to return your EDL to the protective sleeve when your card is returned.

Yes. If they meet the identity and citizenship requirements they are eligible for an EDL. If they are under 19 years of age, they'll need to bring a parent or legal guardian to their appointment who will sign the consent form and application documents on their behalf.

If you think you may have difficulty understanding the forms or interview questions, you may have a translator present during your appointment. Your translator must be approved by ICBC to provide translation services prior to your appointment.

If your translator hasn't been approved by ICBC or is unsure if they are approved, they must visit an ICBC Driver Licensing Centre with their acceptable translator credentials to obtain the necessary approval. A translator must be approved before they attend your EDL application appointment with you.

The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles decides when a driver needs a re-examination road test. Occasionally a police officer, doctor or relative can suggest that someone should take the tests, but the final decision is with the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles.

If you have looked through the ICBC re-exam section and still have questions, call the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles: 250-387-7747

Your appointment will be approximately 30 minutes. Be sure to arrive 10 minutes early to avoid delays.

We need to schedule appointments to handle the demand for EDLs and EICs and ensure specially trained staff are in attendance. This is a different process from what you may be used to with your driver's licence. Also only certain driver licensing offices can issue EDLs and EICs.

The EIC should be mailed out within approximately one month depending on public response and the number of cards being processed. If you haven't received your EIC card within six weeks please call the EDL Customer Line at 1-866-972-6888.

Remember to activate your EIC as soon as you receive it in the mail.

Yes, the EIC is available to Canadian citizens resident in B.C. who are 12 years old and over. Anyone applying for an EIC under 19 years of age, must bring a parent or legal guardian with them to their application appointment. The parent or legal guardian must sign all required forms on behalf of the child (minor) applying.

If there is an RFID reader in your lane, remove your EIC from its protective sleeve and display it as you approach the card reader in your traffic lane. You'll still need to present your EIC to the U.S. border officer. Remember to return your EIC to the protective sleeve when your card is returned.

If you think you may have difficulty understanding the forms or interview questions, you may have a translator present during your appointment. Your translator must be approved by ICBC to provide translation services prior to your appointment.

If your translator hasn't been approved by ICBC or is unsure if they are approved, they must visit an ICBC driver licenisng office with their acceptable translator credentials to obtain the necessary approval. A translator must be approved before they attend your EIC application appointment with you.