Vehicle Inspections Guides
Last updated on March 25, 2024Guides for facilities and inspectors using the Vehicle Safety BC Portal to submit vehicle inspections and Inspection Facility and Authorized Inspector applications.
All Vehicle Safety BC applications must be submitted online.
BCeID
A BCeID account provides secure electronic access to CVSE services. You can use your BCeID for multiple services. Check what type of BCeID you need to access your service. Most CVSE services require a business account.
Inspection Facilities
- Vehicle Safety BC Portal Enrolment Guide for Facility Owners
For Facility Owner/Operators enrolling for the first time using their Business BCeID - Linking a Business BCeID Guide
For individuals who are BOTH Facility Owners/Operators AND Authorized Inspectors who want to access their services using a single log in credential - Using MyTeam functionality in the Vehicle Safety BC portal
For users who want to add or remove staff - Find a Vehicle Inspection Facility
- Acts and Regulations
Apply
- Submitting a new facility licence application
- Applying for a Designated Inspection Facility licence (PDF, 435 KB)
- Applying for a Preventative Maintenance Facility licence (PDF, 476 KB)
Decals
Authorized Inspectors
- Guide for Authorized Inspectors Using BCeID
- For Authorized Inspectors enroling for the first time using their Personal BCeID
- Guide for Authorized Inspectors Using a BC Services Card
For Authorized Inspectors enroling for the first time using their Mobile BC Services Card - Guide for Getting Started with Inspection Reports
For users in creating and submitting inspection reports in the Vehicle Safety BC Portal - Guide for submitting an Authorized Inspector Certificate Renewal Application
About becoming an inspector
- Authorized Inspector's Course
List of colleges and training facilities offering the authorized inspector's course - VI Notice 01-2021 - 4th year apprentices and trade qualifications (PDF, 2021/04/29)
- Authorized Inspectors FAQ - General Requirements (PDF, 2022/08/11)
Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards Online
This service offers:
- A complete, interactive source of methods of inspection for vehicles
- A comprehensive source of applicable, current British Columbia legislation from official sources
- Subscribe to this online service
Order the manuals
- Vehicle Inspection Manual 2016
- Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards Legislation Manual $91.29 (Binder Format)
- Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards Legislation Manual - UPDATE (12/22) (Binder Format)
Show Cause Hearing Guidelines
- CVSE2004 – Show Cause Hearing Guidelines – Designated Inspection Facilities & Authorized Inspectors
- CVSE2002 – Show Cause Hearing Guidelines – Reconsideration Hearing Guide
Vehicle Safety BC Portal
For Authorized Inspectors and Inspection Facilities
- Log on to the Vehicle Safety BC Portal
- Search, verify and submit inspection reports
- Apply for and renew your licence
Contact information
Contact us if you have questions about vehicle inspections and standards.
Inspections and Standards Phone
778-974-5458
778-974-5458
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