Moving from within Canada

If you're coming from another province or territory in Canada, here's how to exchange your licence.

Moving from outside Canada

Learn how to get a B.C. licence if you're from the U.S.A., China, India, the U.K, or any other country or region.

Prove your driving experience

It's important to have the right document(s) to prove how long you've been driving.

BC Services Card​

Apply for health care coverage in ​B.C. using these enrollment forms.​

If you are moving away from B.C.

If you have a current B.C. driver's license and are moving, check with your new licensing agency to find out what you need to obtain a new driver's license. Your B.C. license will remain valid for 90 days after you stop being a resident of B.C.

If you have current Autoplan insurance with ICBC, learn more about what you need to do when you're moving away from B.C.

​Translation services available

Over-the-phone translation services​​ are available at all driver licensing offices (DLOs) and claim centres. Our customer service representatives and driver licensing agents can connect with an interpreter over the phone to help you speak with us​.​​

Your insurance

In B.C., if you move, you are required to update ICBC with your new primary residential address within 10 days. Whenever you change address, you should make sure your vehicle licence, registration, and insurance is up to date to maintain your coverage.

• Find out all about moving and your insurance.

• Change your address on a d​river's licence or BC Services Card​.