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Apply for an enhanced driver's licence
- How do I apply?
- Who can apply?
- What's required to get an EDL?
- What do I bring to my EDL appointment?
- How much does an EDL cost?
How do I apply?
To apply (or reapply) for an EDL, follow these four steps:
| Step | Description |
| Step 1 | Read Your Guide to B.C.'s Enhanced Driver's Licence Program (PDF) to make sure you meet all the requirements. |
| Step 2 | Book an appointment to apply for an EDL at one of 16 driver licensing locations. |
| Step 3 | Prepare for your appointment using the application checklist. |
| Step 4 | Go in person to your appointment and complete your application. |
Who can apply?
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 (refer to the entitlement-to-travel questionnaire), and
- be 16 years of age or older.
What's required to get an EDL?
Important: To get an EDL, you must meet all of the requirements explained on pages 3–9 of Your Guide to B.C.'s Enhanced Driver's Licence Program (PDF). Before applying for an EDL, please be sure to read this guide.
Identification
To prove your identity and citizenship, you will need to provide three pieces of acceptable ID:
- a Canadian* birth certificate or Canadian citizenship document
- a Canadian or U.S. driver's licence, and
- one piece of additional ID.
* If you have a B.C. birth certificate, it must include a registration number. For details, contact B.C. Vital Statistics.
All of your identification documents must
- be originals (sorry, we cannot accept copies or certified copies)
- be legible, and
- not be torn or altered in any way.
Questions about your ID?
If you’re not sure whether you have acceptable ID, contact any driver licensing office before your EDL appointment.
Has your name changed?
If the name on your birth certificate or Canadian citizenship document isn't the same as the name you use now, you must bring all legal "name-linking" documents showing your name changes to your EDL appointment.
What do I need to bring to my EDL appointment?
When you go to your appointment to apply for your EDL
- bring all required identification documents (originals only, not copies), and
- be prepared to answer the questions on this citizenship questionnaire.
Note: if you're under 19, a parent or legal guardian must come with you.