Accepted ID

Last updated on January 29, 2024

You need to provide government-issued ID to set up a BC Services Card account.

If you have a BC Service Card:

Or, if you do not have a BC Services Card:

Option 1: Just provide a BC Services Card with a photo

There are 2 types of BC Services Cards that have a photo:

You will not need to provide other ID with this option.

You'll need to provide additional ID if you use a BC Services Card without a photo.

If your additional ID does not have the exact name as on your BC Services Card:

You'll need to verify your identity in person
Bring documentation that shows why the names are different (for example, a marriage certificate)

The number of IDs you need will depend on what type of ID you have.

Choose just one of these photo IDs:

Or, choose two IDs from the following lists:

First, choose one that is issued within Canada:

Secondly, choose one of these photo IDs:

If you do not have a BC Services Card, you can now provide 2 pieces of government-issued ID instead. At least one of them must have a photo on it.

It's important to know that:

It's only an option when you set up the mobile app
You'll only be able to verify your identity by recording and sending a video
Many websites do not accept this option. Check the list of websites to make sure the website you want to access accepts this option

First, choose one of the following IDs issued in Canada:

Then, choose another ID from the list above, or one of these IDs:

ID must be an original, or a true copy of the original, certified by the issuing government agency.

Photocopies are not accepted.

All your ID must be valid and not expired.

At this time, we only accept ID in English. In some cases, you can use ID that has been translated.

Let us know what ID you do have. Email us at bcservicescard@gov.bc.ca and describe:

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