How much does it cost to change your license to BC?

Go to one of the ICBC Driver Licensing offices. Bring your current driver’s license, credit card/debit card/cash to pay the $31 fee, and your driving history (a printout from your old province or state). In most cases, you do not take a driving test — they just exchange your old license for a new BC license.

How do I change back to my maiden name in BC?

You can go back to your prior name by simply showing your marriage certificate together with your Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate showing your former name. If your birth certificate or a citizenship certificate is in your married name then that is your legal name.

How do I change my name on my birth certificate in BC?

Go to any Service BC Counter. You will need to provide the customer service representative with the completed Application for Change of Name Certificate (VSA 430N) form (PDF, 532KB).

How long does it take to get your B.C. driver license in the mail?

60 days
​Waiting fo​r your licence or ID card to be mailed? Most cards take up to 60 days to arrive. Use our online card status checker to find out if your card is on its way, or still being processed.

How much does it cost to renew a driver’s license in British Columbia?

$75
Driver’s licences

5-year licence renewal $75
Replacement licence (if lost or stolen) or upgraded licence $17
First 2-year licence (for non-learner drivers moving to B.C.) $31
First 5-year novice licence $75
2 year licence re-instatement $31

How soon can you renew your drivers license in BC?

180 days
You can renew it up to 180 days early—and you won’t lose any time on your licence. If you’re outside of B.C. when your licence expires, or if renewing within 180 days early isn’t enough, call our driver licensing information line.

How do I change my last name after marriage in BC?

TL/DR: If you want to take your spouse’s last name in BC, you don’t have to do a legal name change. You can simply start updating all of your documents with your Marriage Certificate as proof and begin using your new name. You can also switch back to your given name at any time.

What do I need to change my surname after marriage?

You need to submit a copy of your marriage certificate, a completed application Form BI-9 and then pay the necessary fee. When a woman wants to apply for a new ID in the name of any of her previous surnames, This requires documentary proof that shows that one is entitled to using that surname.

How do I change my last name after marriage in Canada?

To change your last name on these documents, visit a ServiceOntario centre with your:

  1. marriage certificate.
  2. current photo health card (if you do not have a photo health card, you must bring 3 original documents to prove you are a Canadian citizen and Ontario resident)