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How to Renew a BC Driver's Licence at ICBC

B.C. driver's licences are renewed in person at an ICBC driver licensing office, up to 180 days before they expire. Book an appointment, bring two pieces of accepted ID and pay the fee. Renewing early doesn't shorten your licence, and any debts to ICBC or the province must be paid first.

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Away from B.C. when your licence expires?

Licences must be renewed in person, so renew before you leave. If 180 days early isn't enough, call ICBC's driver licensing information line.

Expired more than 3 years?

If you haven't been driving, you must take a vision screening and road signs test, get a learner's licence, and then a road test.

Your BC Services Card

You can renew your BC Services Card at the same visit, as a combined card.

Online renewal

ICBC does not offer online licence renewal yet. Check icbc.com for updates.

Step by step

  1. Pay any money you owe to ICBC or the province.

    Unpaid tickets, penalty point premiums or Autoplan debt can stop your renewal.

  2. Book an appointment at an ICBC driver licensing office.

    Up to 180 days before your licence expires.

  3. Bring two pieces of accepted ID.
  4. Declare any medical conditions, have your photo taken and pay the fee.

Related

British Columbia Health Card, Licence and Benefits A plain-language guide to the main British Columbia services: renewing your BC Services Card, renewing your driver's licence, and the provincial benefits paid with your federal benefits. How to Renew Your BC Services Card (MSP Health Card) Adults in B.C. renew their BC Services Card by the expiry date on the card, at an ICBC driver licensing office, often together with their driver's licence. The card itself is free. Bring two pieces of ID and have your photo taken. People 75 and older and under 19 don't need to renew. Provincial Services in Canada: Health Cards, Licences, Benefits Plain-language guides to renewing your health card and driver's licence in each of Canada's 10 provinces, and the provincial benefits paid along with your federal benefits.

Frequently asked questions

How early can I renew my BC licence?

Up to 180 days (6 months) before it expires, without losing any time.

Can I renew my BC driver's licence online?

Not at the moment. It must be renewed in person at an ICBC driver licensing office.

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