Question 1

How much does a driver's licence cost in BC?

Accepted Answer

Total ICBC fees are $216 across the 3 stages: $15 for the knowledge test, $10 for the learner's card, $35 for the Class 7 road test, $31 for the Novice licence card, $50 for the Class 5 road test, and $75 for your full 5-year Class 5 licence card.

Question 2

How long does it take to get a driver's licence in BC?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 36 months (3 years): you must hold your Class 7L learner's licence for at least 12 months, followed by at least 24 months in the Class 7 Novice stage. Completing an ICBC-approved Graduated Licensing Program course reduces the Novice stage to 18 months, bringing the total time to 30 months.

Question 3

How old do you have to be to get a driver's licence in BC?

Accepted Answer

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Class 7L learner's licence in BC. If you are under 19, a parent or legal guardian must sign the consent form at ICBC.

Question 4

How do I exchange a licence from another country?

Accepted Answer

If your country has a licence exchange agreement with ICBC, you swap it for a BC Class 5 at an ICBC office. If not, you take the knowledge test and the road test, and your driving experience can shorten the learner stage. ICBC lists the countries with an agreement here: ICBC licence exchange jurisdictions.

Question 5

How long do I keep the learner's?

Accepted Answer

You must hold your Class 7L learner's licence for a minimum of 12 consecutive months before you are eligible to take the Class 7 road test. The learner's licence is valid for two years and can be renewed by retaking the knowledge test if needed.

How to get a driver's licence in BC, from learner's to Class 5

The route at a glance

Pass ICBC Knowledge Test for Class 7L Learner Licence

12 Months Supervised Practice & Driver Training

Pass Class 7 Road Test for Novice (N) Licence

Pass Class 5 Road Test for Full Unrestricted Licence

Pass ICBC Knowledge Test for Class 7L Learner Licence

12 Months Supervised Practice & Driver Training

Pass Class 7 Road Test for Novice (N) Licence

Pass Class 5 Road Test for Full Unrestricted Licence

ICBC-Approved GLP Driving Schools

Valley Driving School

ICBC-Approved Graduated Licensing Program (GLP)

Young Drivers of Canada

Young Drivers Defensive Driving & GLP Course

Common questions

How much does a driver's licence cost in BC?

How long does it take to get a driver's licence in BC?

How old do you have to be to get a driver's licence in BC?

How do I exchange a licence from another country?

How long do I keep the learner's?

Official application portals & fee schedules

Get your full licence

Driver licensing fees