Motor Vehicle Branch

At Dave Dale Insurance, we offer Motor Vehicle Branch services:

Driver's Licencing
Road Testing (you may like to try the online Practice Knowledge Test)
Renewing or Replacing Your Driver's Licence
Driver's Abstracts
Commercial Permits
Inspection Facility Supplies
Commercial Transport Information

Getting Licenced

ICBC's driver's licensing process is intended to produce safe, careful drivers. And, while their standards are among the strictest in North America, they aim to make the process as straightforward as possible. In this section you'll find all you need to know about what it takes to get a BC driver's licence.

If you're getting your first licence for a passenger car, see Passenger vehicle licence
And, here is some valuable information If you are preparing for a road test, or if you are a parent, here is some important information about getting your child licensed.
Getting a passenger vehicle licence
About graduated licensing

If you're getting your motorcycle licence, and already have a full-privilege driver's licence, see Motorcycle (have licence).

If your motorcycle licence will be your first ever driver's licence, see Motorcycle (1st licence).

See Commercial licence and, if applicable, Air Brake Endorsements if you're getting a commercial licence.

This section also has information on International Driving Permits, Licence Fees and ID Requirements

Not sure what type of licence you need? All the BC licence classes, from 1 to 7, are described in Types of licences.

For information on Guides for Determining Medical Fitness to Drive, check www.drivesafe.com.

Looking for downloadable driving guides? Find them in Resources and Manuals.

If you have lost your N or your L sign, and you require a temporary one, you may print one by clicking on this link. The temporary N or L should be replaced as soon as possible.

New BC resident?

See New BC Residents in the Renew or Replace a Licence section.

If you are moving within British Columbia, you can use this website to electronically send change of address information to various provincial government programs and/or offices.