Get a BC Services Card

Enhanced levels of security make the card more secure and help protect your privacy. This means you have to do a few more steps to get your card.

There are three types of BC Services Card. Learn more about the types of BC Services Card and eligibility requirements for each type.

Select a type

How to get your card depends on the type of card you need.

Get a combined BC Driver's Licence and Services Card

Before you go

• If you have a BC Services Card, or still have a CareCard, make sure the name on that card exactly matches the name on your driver’s licence. If not, call Health Insurance BC

What to bring

• Two acceptable pieces of ID
• Your BC Services Card - if you have it
• Your CareCard - if you have it

Where to go

• First, find a driver licensing office
  • You may be able to book an appointment online or by phone
  • If you don't make an appointment, check the walk-in hours
  • Confirm you're a B.C. resident
  • Take your photo

  Get a Photo BC Services Card

  Before you go

  • If you have a BC Services Card, or still have a CareCard, make sure the name on that card exactly matches the name on your driver’s licence. If not, call Health Insurance BC​

  What to bring

  • Two acceptable pieces of ID
  • Your BC Services Card - if you have it
  • Your CareCard - if you have it

  Where to go

  • First, find a driver licensing office
    • You may be able to book an appointment online or by phone
    • If you don't make an appointment, check the walk-in hours
    • Confirm you're a B.C. resident
    • Take your photo

    Get a Non-Photo BC Services Card

    Children and youth under 19 may be automatically issued their first Non-Photo BC Services Card when an adult on the account contacts Health Insurance BC or obtains their own BC Services Card by attending an ICBC driver licensing office.

    Children and youth cannot directly obtain a Non-Photo BC Services Card at an ICBC driver licencing office.

    Call Health Insurance BC for information on the non-photo card.

    Fees

    There is no fee to get a BC Services Card. However, if you’re combining your BC Services Card with your driver’s licence, fees that apply to the regular driver’s licence issuance process still apply.

    Having trouble getting a card?

    If you don't have enough ID or cannot visit an ICBC office in person to get a card, please contact us.

    Name Requirements

    It's important that the name on your BC Services Card matches your other ID.

    Residency Requirements

    When you apply for a BC Services Card, you will be asked to confirm you are a B.C. resident. Make sure you understand what this means.

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