Fees
ICBC driver licensing fees
What it costs to get licensed in B.C., from ICBC’s fee page. Offices take cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit and personal cheques. Knowledge and road tests are free for seniors 65+.
Getting your licence: the usual path
| Step | Fee |
|---|---|
| Knowledge test (each attempt, online or in person) | $15 |
| Class 7L photo learner’s licence | $10 |
| Class 7 road test (each attempt) | $50 |
| First 5-year novice licence | $75 |
Knowledge tests and learner’s licences
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| All knowledge tests, each attempt (including retests after a learner’s licence expires) | $15 (seniors 65+ free) |
| Class 7 or 8 photo learner licence, including renewal or replacement | $10 |
| Other learner licences (paper) | No extra fee after you pass the knowledge test |
Road tests
| Road test | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class 7, 8 (graduated licensing) | $50 |
| Class 5, 6 | $50 |
| Motorcycle skills test | Free |
| House trailer endorsement | $50 |
| Re-exams initiated by RoadSafetyBC | Free |
| Cancelling with less than 48 hours’ notice | $25 |
Commercial road tests
| Test | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | $60 |
| Class 2 or 3 | $50 |
| Class 4 (restricted and unrestricted) | $40 |
| Heavy trailer endorsement | $50 |
| Pre-trip inspection with the commercial road test | Free |
| Pre-trip inspection including air brake, taken separately | $20 |
Driver’s licences
| Licence | Fee |
|---|---|
| First 5-year novice licence | $75 |
| 5-year licence renewal | $75 |
| 5-year renewal for seniors (65+) | $17 |
| Replacement (lost or stolen) or upgraded licence | $17 |
| First 2-year licence (non-learner drivers moving to B.C.) | $31 |
| 2-year licence re-instatement | $31 |
Medical exam processing
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class 1–4 (at upgrade and every 5 years at renewal) | $28 |
| Class 5 with endorsement 18, 19 or 20 | $28 |
| Voluntary workers with commercial licences (restrictions apply) | Free |
BC Services Card and BCID
| Card | Fee |
|---|---|
| BC Services photo card | Free |
| Combination driver’s licence and services card | Licence fee only |
| Original BCID (five years) | $35 |
| BCID replacement or renewal | $15 |
| BCID for seniors (65+) | $15 |
| Surrender a driver’s licence for a BCID | Free |
| Renewal for B.C. Benefits recipients (with proof) | Free |
Questions people ask
+How much does it cost to get a learner’s licence in B.C.?
$25: $15 for the knowledge test and $10 for the photo Class 7L licence.
+How much is an ICBC road test?
$50 for Class 7 and $50 for Class 5, each attempt. Free for seniors 65+.
+Is there a fee to cancel an ICBC road test?
$25 if you give less than 48 hours’ notice.
+How do I pay at an ICBC office?
ICBC offices accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit and personal cheques. The online knowledge test takes Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Sources
- ICBC, Driver licensing fees · checked October 26, 2026
- ICBC, Take the online knowledge test · checked October 26, 2026
- ICBC, Learn to Drive Smart: your guide to driving safely (PDF, March 2026 edition) · checked October 26, 2026
Updated October 26, 2026. Not affiliated with ICBC or the Government of British Columbia.
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