British Columbia - Obtain a State Identification ( ID ) Card

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Procedure

To get a BCID card:

• bring required ID to any driver licensing office, and

Find a driver licensing office: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/find-licensing

• pay the BCID card fee and get your photo taken.
• Your new BCID card will be mailed to you within four to six weeks.

Note: If you're under 19, you'll need parental consent.

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Required Documents

• required ID
• parental consent (for age under 19)

Office Locations & Contacts

• Find a driver licensing office:

http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/find-licensing

• Telephone Numbers (General Enquiries)

B.C. Lower Mainland: 604-661-2800

Elsewhere in B.C., Canada and the U.S.: 1-800-663-3051

Call centre hours:

Monday to Friday 8 am 7 pm

Saturday 9 am 5 pm

• ICBC Locations:

Head Office Address:

151 West Esplanade

North Vancouver, B.C.

V7M 3H9

Head office hours:

Monday to Friday 8:15 am 4:30 pm

Closed Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays

Eligibility

Anyone 12 or older can apply for a BCID card.

Fees

• Original - $35.00
• Senior (65+) - $15.00
• Seniors who exchange their drivers license for a BCID - Free
• If you're no longer driving, a BCID card is provided free of charge when you turn in your B.C. driver's license.
• Complete list of fees: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/fees

Validity

Valid for 5 years.

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Processing Time

4-6 weeks

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Need for the Document

If you don't drive, you can use a B.C. identification card as ID instead of a driver's license.

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External Links

BCID: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/BCID
Contact Details: http://www.icbc.com/contact-us

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