Moving to British Columbia from within Canada

Services to help you settle in B.C.

What you'll need

  • Government-issued identification for everyone in your household
  • Proof of citizenship or landed immigrant status

Overview

The services below can help you:

  • Settle in B.C.
  • Buy or rent a home
  • Set up household utilities 
  • Get licensed to drive a car or motorcycle
  • Get government-issued identification
  • Register for B.C.'s Medical Service Plan (MSP) 
  • Find work in B.C.

Start

Find immigration services

Immigration information, tools and resources for newcomers to B.C.

Request land title search, change and transfer

Land title search, registry, change and transfer services in B.C.

Open or update a BC Hydro account

Electrical service at your home or business with BC Hydro.

Start driving in B.C.

Get a B.C. driver's license, register your vehicle or get auto insurance.

Get a BC Services Card

Register for BCeID

Apply for Medical Services Plan (MSP)

Find a job in B.C.

Browse job opportunities right where you want to live and work in B.C.

Find a job with the B.C. government

BC Public Service jobs for existing employees and external applicants.

Contact information

Contact Service BC Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5pm Pacific Time.