Language services

We can speak with you in your language about your claim, insurance or driver licensing needs.

If you're new to B.C. or if English isn't your first language, we're here to help. We offer free, over-the-phone interpretation services in 170 languages, and two language lines (Chinese and Punjabi).

Over-the-phone interpretation

Simply contact us by phone and within a few minutes we can connect you with an interpreter to help communicate with our customer service representatives in your language. Service is available in 170 languages.

For claims enquiries:

• Available 24/7

​​For insurance and driver licensing enquiries:

• Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chinese and Punjabi language lines

Speak immediately to an interpreter in your language.

• Chinese line (Cantonese and Mandarin):
  1-855-813-2121

• Punjabi line: 1-866-906-6163

​For claims enquiries:

• Call toll-free from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

For insurance and driver licensing enquiries:

Call toll-free:

• Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Interpreter services at driver licensing offices

If you have an upcoming appointment at a driver licensing office and English isn’t your first language, we have interpreter services available at select locations. We can connect you with an interpreter on the phone to help you speak with our customer service representatives.

Interpreter services are not available for road tests.

See our Interpreter service driver licensing locations.

Document translation

While we are unable to provide document translation, ICBC-approved translators  or Consulates located in B.C. can translate documents such as your licence or driving record if it is in another language.

Translators must be sent the original documents you require translated. If you need to email an electronic copy please attend your nearest driver licensing office to get an approved stamped copy that you can send to the translator. When requesting a translation of your documents please mention it is for ICBC purposes as additional documents may need to be completed by the translator that you will need to bring into the driver licensing office.

Note: These translators do not work for ICBC and there may be other translators not listed who are also ICBC approved. Fees may be charged for translation services.