Government ID

Proving your identity is required for many day-to-day activities like completing an application, cashing a cheque or renting a hotel room. B.C. residents should have government-issued ID and know how to keep their personal identity safe.

Why You Need ID

It's best to present government-issued ID to businesses and service providers that are required to check ID. This will make it easier for you to access services and privileges that require identification.

BC Services Card

The BC Services Card provides access to government services for B.C. residents. 

BC Services Card Login

BC Services Card Login makes it safe, quick and easy to log in to a website. It's digital ID to prove who you are online.

BC Wallet

BC Wallet is a smartphone app. It lets you receive, store and present digital credentials such as permits, identities, and licenses.

Guide to the Authentication of Documents

Foreign governments and organizations sometimes require documents to be authenticated in order to be accepted for use in their jurisdiction. In British Columbia, authentication means that the signature of the provincial official who signed the document has been authenticated by the provincial government.