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. |
To be eligible for an EDL you must:
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.
To prove your identity and citizenship, you will need to provide three pieces of acceptable 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
If you’re not sure whether you have acceptable ID, contact any driver licensing office before your EDL appointment.
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.
When you go to your appointment to apply for your EDL
Note: if you're under 19, a parent or legal guardian must come with you.