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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for a driver’s license in British Columbia, the applicant will need to first get a Learner’s license (L).
#*Study for the test, find a study guide under the “Documents
#* to use” section of this page.
#*Visit the nearest ICBC driving license office.
#*The applicant can find the nearest ICBC office here as well as book an appointment online [https://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/contact-us/Pages/Default.aspx office]
#*The applicant will have to pay a fee.
#*The agent will check to see if you have good vision.
#*Once the applicant passes these tests, a learner’s license will be issued.
#*The applicant will receive a temporary license which they can use until the license card arrives by mail.
#*Once the applicant receives the license card, they will have to destroy the temporary license.
#*The applicant can find additional information about what the test is like under the “External links” section of this page.
#The applicant needs to drive continuously for at least 12 months before they are eligible to take the test for the next level, the applicant is eligible for an N (Novice) license.
#*To get a novice license the applicant will need to pass a class 7 road test.
#*Visit the nearest ICBC office to take the test.
#*The applicant can find the nearest office here [https://www.icbc.com/locators/Pages/default.aspx?type=1&subtype=0-ICBC locator]
#*The applicant will have to pay a fee.
#*The agent will check to see if you have good vision.
#*Once the applicant passes these tests, a class 7 license will be issued.
#*The applicant will receive a temporary license which they can use until the license card arrives by mail.
#*Once the applicant receives the license card, they will have to destroy the temporary license.
#*The applicant can find additional information about the test under the “External links” section of this page.
#After a period of two years and without any suspensions, the applicant can apply for a Graduated driver’s license (Class 5 road test), to apply, follow these steps:
#*You will need to take a knowledge test, book an appointment and take the test at the ICBC office.
#*The applicant can book a test here [https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/visit-dl-office/Pages/Book-a-road-test.aspx test booking]
#*The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
#*Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
#*The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.
#*The applicant is now fully qualified to drive.
 

==Required Documents==
'''For Learner’s licenses (L)''':
*Accepted ID [https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/visit-dl-office/Pages/Accepted-ID.aspx link]
*A signed and witnessed parent/legal guardian consent form if you're under 19 (or have your parent/legal guardian come with you)
*Fees for the knowledge test and your learner's license

 
 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
[https://www.icbc.com/locators/Pages/default.aspx?type=1&subtype=0 Location link] 
Toll-free: 1-888-356-2741 
Mailing Address: PO Box 9412 STN PROV GOVT, 
Victoria, BC, V8W 9V1 
 

==Eligibility==
'''For a Learners license, the applicant must be:''' 
*14 years of age
 
'''For a Novice license:'''
*The applicant has to be at least 16 years of age.
*Written consent from parents if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
*The applicant must have a learner’s license with one year of experience in driving.
*The applicant must be a Canadian citizen/valid work or student visa/have an approved refugee claim.
*The applicant must be a resident of Alberta.
 
'''For a graduated driver’s license (GDL)'''
*The applicant must have a novice license.
*The applicant must have had this GDL for a period of two years without any suspensions.
*The applicant must be 18 years of age.
 
 
==Fees==
The applicant will have to pay a fee which will be told at the office. 

 
==Validity==
*The learner’s license is valid for 2 years.
*The license is valid for up to 5 years.

 
==Documents to Use==
[https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/driving-guides/Pages/default.aspx Guide] 

 

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
 
==Processing Time==
The applicant will receive a temporary license until the card is sent through mail after 30 days. 

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Legal name
*Address
*Birthdate
*Photo
*Signature.

 
==Need for the Document==
*To legally drive a car/any other vehicle in British Columbia/Canada, you’ll need a driver’s license
*You must have it with you whenever you’re driving.
 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other informations which might help.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/Pages/Get-your-L.aspx Learner’s license test] 
[https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/Pages/Get-your-N.aspx Novice license] 

 

==Others==
More information which might help people.
 
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