Get a B.C. Identification card
B.C. Identification (BCID) cards are very useful if you are not a driver, and do not have a British Columbia driver's licence.
BCID cards are typically used as identification in any situation where you might use a driver's licence. (You must, however, have a valid driver's licence to drive a car in B.C.)
You can get a BCID card at any driver licensing office. Here's the process:
- Bring one piece of primary and one piece of secondary identification to any driver licensing office. (See list of acceptable ID)
- Pay the BCID card fee and get your photo taken.
Your new ID card will be mailed to you within 4 to 6 weeks.
Under 19 years of age?
Anyone who is 12 or older can apply for a B.C. identification card, but you'll need parental consent if you're under 19.
Fees for BCID cards
| Original (valid for five years) | $35 |
| Duplicate | $15 |
| Renewal (valid for five years) | $15 |
| Renewal for recipients of B.C. Benefits (with proof — most recent cheque or letter from Ministry on letterhead) | No charge |
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Seniors (65 and over): original/duplicate/renewal |
$15 |
BCID cards issued since 1997 have shown an expiry date. On April 1, 2002, BCID cards without an expiry date will not be recognized as valid identification.
Note that a B.C. Identification card is provided free of charge when you turn in your B.C. driver's licence because you no longer intend to drive.
