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Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in British Columbia

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Facts checked September 2026 · See what changed · How we check

Per-document steps for British Columbia residents: official agencies, current links, and a free downloadable checklist.

If documents were stolen: file a police report and keep a copy before starting any replacement application.

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    British Columbia provincial documents

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    Birth Certificate

    Provincial
    AgencyBC Vital Statistics Agency
    Fee$27 by regular mail (prints in 2-5 business days plus delivery) / $60 by courier (prints next business day, Canada Post Priority, signature required)
    NoteOrder online via ecos.vs.gov.bc.ca or at any Service BC location.
    TimelineAllow 2–8 weeks for standard delivery; expedited options may be available
    Apply at BC Vital Statistics Agency →

    Driver's Licence

    Provincial
    AgencyICBC
    FeeVerify current fee at the official link below
    NoteICBC handles all driver's licence replacements in BC, not a private insurer.
    Replace at ICBC →

    Health Card: BC Services Card

    Provincial
    AgencyICBC (photo card) or Health Insurance BC (non-photo)
    NotePhoto BC Services Card: replace at an ICBC driver licensing office. Non-photo card: contact Health Insurance BC (HIBC).
    Replace BC Services Card →
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    Federal documents (every province)

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    SIN: Confirmation of SIN

    Federal
    AgencyService Canada
    FeeFree
    NoteService Canada no longer issues SIN cards. You receive a Confirmation of SIN letter instead. Apply online via My Service Canada Account or in person at any Service Canada centre with 2 original pieces of ID.
    Service Canada: lost/stolen SIN →

    Passport (lost or stolen)

    Federal
    AgencyPassport Canada / Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    Steps
    1. Report the loss, call Passport Canada: 1-800-567-6868
    2. If it was still valid, complete the declaration on form PPTC 203 and include it with your application
    3. If it had already expired, renew or apply in the normal way; no special form is needed
    FeeIf it was still valid: the regular fee plus a $45 replacement fee. If it had already expired: the regular fee only
    NoteReport it first, then check whether you can renew.
    Passport Canada: lost/stolen guide →

    Lost, stolen or damaged passport: report it to 1-800-567-6868, file PPTC 203, and expect the $45 surcharge on a lost or stolen replacement. The passport guide: lost, stolen or damaged →

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    Build your British Columbia replacement checklist

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    BUILD YOUR FREE CHECKLIST

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    Select all that apply. We'll generate a step-by-step checklist with British Columbia-specific agencies and links.

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    Frequently asked questions

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    How do I replace a lost birth certificate in British Columbia?

    Apply to BC Vital Statistics Agency. Fee: $27 by regular mail (prints in 2-5 business days plus delivery) / $60 by courier (prints next business day, Canada Post Priority, signature required). Order online via ecos.vs.gov.bc.ca or at any Service BC location. Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.

    How do I replace a lost driver's licence in British Columbia?

    Contact ICBC. ICBC handles all driver's licence replacements in BC, not a private insurer. Verify the current fee at the official link above.

    How do I replace a lost BC Services Card card?

    Photo BC Services Card: replace at an ICBC driver licensing office. Non-photo card: contact Health Insurance BC (HIBC).

    How do I get a SIN replacement?

    Service Canada no longer issues SIN cards. Request a free Confirmation of SIN letter online via My Service Canada Account, or in person at any Service Canada centre with 2 original pieces of ID. No fee.

    What do I do if I lost my Canadian passport?

    Report it to Passport Canada (1-800-567-6868), then check whether you can renew. If the lost or stolen passport was still valid, include form PPTC 203 and pay the regular fee plus a $45 replacement fee. If it had already expired, just renew or apply in the normal way.

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    Related guides

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    Change of Address

    Update your address with CRA, ICBC (photo card) or Health Insurance BC (non-photo), ICBC, and every other agency.

    After a Death

    Cancelling or transferring documents belonging to someone who has passed away.

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Facts checked September 2026

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