British Columbia - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a driver’s license in British Columbia, the applicant will need to first get a Learner’s license (L).
   • Study for the test, find a study guide under the “Documents
   • to use” section of this page.
   • Visit the nearest ICBC driving license office.
   • The applicant can find the nearest ICBC office here as well as book an appointment online office
   • The applicant will have to pay a fee.
   • The agent will check to see if you have good vision.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, a learner’s license will be issued.
   • The applicant will receive a temporary license which they can use until the license card arrives by mail.
   • Once the applicant receives the license card, they will have to destroy the temporary license.
   • The applicant can find additional information about what the test is like under the “External links” section of this page.
2. The applicant needs to drive continuously for at least 12 months before they are eligible to take the test for the next level, the applicant is eligible for an N (Novice) license.
   • To get a novice license the applicant will need to pass a class 7 road test.
   • Visit the nearest ICBC office to take the test.
   • The applicant can find the nearest office here locator
   • The applicant will have to pay a fee.
   • The agent will check to see if you have good vision.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, a class 7 license will be issued.
   • The applicant will receive a temporary license which they can use until the license card arrives by mail.
   • Once the applicant receives the license card, they will have to destroy the temporary license.
   • The applicant can find additional information about the test under the “External links” section of this page.
3. After a period of two years and without any suspensions, the applicant can apply for a Graduated driver’s license (Class 5 road test), to apply, follow these steps:
   • You will need to take a knowledge test, book an appointment and take the test at the ICBC office.
   • The applicant can book a test here test booking
   • The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
   • The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.
   • The applicant is now fully qualified to drive.

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Required Documents

For Learner’s licenses (L):

• Accepted ID link
• A signed and witnessed parent/legal guardian consent form if you're under 19 (or have your parent/legal guardian come with you)
• Fees for the knowledge test and your learner's license

Office Locations & Contacts

Location link
Toll-free: 1-888-356-2741
Mailing Address: PO Box 9412 STN PROV GOVT,
Victoria, BC, V8W 9V1

Eligibility

For a Learners license, the applicant must be:

• 14 years of age

For a Novice license:

• The applicant has to be at least 16 years of age.
• Written consent from parents if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
• The applicant must have a learner’s license with one year of experience in driving.
• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen/valid work or student visa/have an approved refugee claim.
• The applicant must be a resident of Alberta.

For a graduated driver’s license (GDL)

• The applicant must have a novice license.
• The applicant must have had this GDL for a period of two years without any suspensions.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age.

Fees

The applicant will have to pay a fee which will be told at the office.

Validity

• The learner’s license is valid for 2 years.
• The license is valid for up to 5 years.

Documents to Use

Guide

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The applicant will receive a temporary license until the card is sent through mail after 30 days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Legal name
• Address
• Birthdate
• Photo
• Signature.

Need for the Document

• To legally drive a car/any other vehicle in British Columbia/Canada, you’ll need a driver’s license
• You must have it with you whenever you’re driving.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Learner’s license test
Novice license

Others

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