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British Columbia - Apply for Enhanced Driver License

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Read Your Guide to B.C.'s Enhanced Driver's License Program: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/edl-eic/edl-guide.pdf.
  2. Confirm you meet all EDL requirements.
  3. Book your application appointment using the EDL Online Booking service at icbc.com or through the EDL Customer Line at 1-866-972-6888. How to Book Appointment: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/edl/edl-book-appt
  4. Use the application checklist to prepare for your appointment. Appointment Checklist:http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/edl-eic/edl-eic-checklist.pdf
  5. Attend your appointment at one of ICBCs designated EDL driver licensing centres to complete your application. EDL Driver Licensing Locations: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/edl/edl-eic-locations
  6. Once you receive your enhanced card, activate it online or by phone within 30 days from the card activation date printed on the letter you receive with your card.



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Required DocumentsEdit

To prove your identity and citizenship, you need to provide three pieces of acceptable ID:

  • a Canadian birth certificate or Canadian citizenship document*
  • a Canadian or U.S. driver's license, and
  • one piece of additional ID.

Notes:

  • When applying for an EDL, 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.
  • Certified true copies of one type of ID only is accepted: a marriage certificate certified by the original issuing government agency.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

  • EDL Driver Licensing Locations:

Abbotsford: Unit #1 - 33498 Bevan Ave.
Burnaby: 3880 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby Metrotown Mall: 232 - 4820 Kingsway
Kamloops: 937 Concordia Way
Kelowna: 1720 Springfield Road
Nanaimo: 6475 Metral Dr.
North Vancouver: 125 East 13th St.
Port Coquitlam: 1930 Oxford Connector
Prince George: 4001 15th Ave.
Richmond Ironwood Plaza Mall: 2030 - 11662 Steveston Highway
Surrey Clover Square Mall: 102 - 17700 56th Ave.
Surrey Boardwalk Mall: Unit C1A, 15285 - 101st Ave.
Vancouver Point Grey: 4126 MacDonald St.
Vancouver Royal Centre: 221 - 1055 West Georgia St.
Victoria: 1 - 1150 McKenzie Ave.
Victoria: 955 Wharf St.

  • For booking appointment:
EDL Customer Line:
1-866-972-6888 Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Contact Numbers:
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.)



EligibilityEdit

To be eligible for an EDL you must:

  • be a B.C. resident
  • be a Canadian citizen
  • provide the required documents to prove your identity and citizenship
  • be legally entitled to travel outside of Canada (see the entitlement-to-travel questionnaire), and
  • be 16 or older.

Entitlement to travel questionnaire: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/edl-eic/entitlement_travel.pdf



FeesEdit

A fee is charged for a normal driver's license (or B.C. identification card), plus for the enhanced version.
Note: Additional fees may apply in some circumstances.

  • 2-year original license or renewal

Normal DL fee: $31
Enhanced fee: $35
Total fee: $66

  • 5-year original license or renewal

Normal DL fee: $75
Enhanced fee: $35
Total fee: $110

  • Seniors' (drivers aged 65 and over) 2-year original license or 5-year renewal

Normal DL fee: $17
Enhanced fee: $35
Total fee: $52

  • Replacement EDL for address change, name change, lost or stolen card

Normal DL fee: $17
Enhanced fee: $10
Total fee: $27

  • Upgrade your driver's license (DL) to an EDL outside renewal period (includes seniors 65 and over)

Normal DL fee: $17
Enhanced fee: $35
Total fee: $52

  • Learner EDL: original license, renewal or upgrade

Normal DL fee:$10
Enhanced fee: $35
Total fee: $45

  • Learner EDL replacement

Normal DL fee: $10
Enhanced fee: $10
Total fee: $20



ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



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Processing TimeEdit

  • Your interim drivers license is good for 60 days and you should receive your EDL within two weeks of your interim drivers license expiring. If you havent received your EDL card two weeks before your interim expires, please call the EDL Customer Line at 1-866-972-6888.



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InstructionsEdit

  • To apply for your enhanced driver's license (EDL) or enhanced identity card (EIC), you need to book an in person appointment. Appointments are available at 16 driver licensing locations.
  • Booking online
    • Book, reschedule or cancel an EDL appointment online: Hours: Available 4 a.m.midnight Monday to Saturday, and 9 a.m.midnight on Sundays.

Note: To book online, you must already have a B.C. driver's license (BCDL), BCID, EDL or EIC. If you have not previously held a BCDL or BCID you need to book by phone.

  • Booking by phone
    • Call the EDL Customer Line at 1-866-972-6888, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Note: The customer line is unable to provide earlier appointment times than those available on the Online Booking service

  • What do I need to bring to my EDL appointment?

Note: if you're under 19, a parent or legal guardian must come with you.



Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

B.C.s enhanced drivers license (EDL) is an approved secure document for entry into the U.S. by land and water. This document denotes your identity and Canadian citizenship.



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