# ICBC driver licensing fees

> Every ICBC driver licensing fee for 2026 in one table: knowledge test $15, L $10, road tests $50, novice licence $75, renewals, BCID and the cancellation fee.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

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

*Minimum to go from nothing to an N on first tries: $150.*
| 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

*All road tests are free for seniors 65+. These are test fees only; a licence fee may apply.*
| 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

*Licences expiring within 180 days count as renewals; the new licence is still valid five years from your upcoming birthday.*
| 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 |

> Fees from ICBC’s driver licensing fee page, checked on the date below. ICBC changes fees from time to time; its page is the final word. Learn to Drive Smart also notes a $250 fee to reinstate a licence after a prohibition.

## 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](https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/visit-dl-office/Fees) (checked 2026-10-26)
- [ICBC, Take the online knowledge test](https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/online-knowledge-test) (checked 2026-10-26)
- [ICBC, Learn to Drive Smart: your guide to driving safely (PDF, March 2026 edition)](https://www.icbc.com/assets/en/63cHBOAVpOAQGOOMBFhFbL/driver-full.pdf) (checked 2026-10-26)

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## Related

- [The ICBC knowledge test, step by step](https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-knowledge-test)
- [The ICBC Class 7 road test](https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-road-test)
- [Class 7L: the B.C. learner’s licence](https://class7practicetest.ca/class-7-learners-licence)
- [New to B.C.: getting your B.C. driver’s licence](https://class7practicetest.ca/for/new-to-bc-drivers)