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Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in British Columbia

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.

British Columbia provincial documents

Birth Certificate

Provincial
AgencyBC Vital Statistics Agency
FeeVerify current fee at the official link below
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 →

Federal documents (every province)

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. Complete form PPTC 203 (application to replace)
  3. Apply in person at a Passport Canada office or eligible Service Canada centre
FeeStandard passport fee plus a $45 surcharge for replacing a lost or stolen passport
NoteYou cannot reorder a lost or stolen passport — you must report it and apply fresh every time.
Passport Canada — lost/stolen guide →

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Frequently asked questions

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

Apply to BC Vital Statistics Agency. Verify the current fee at the official link. 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?

You cannot reorder a lost or stolen passport. Report it to Passport Canada (1-800-567-6868), complete form PPTC 203, and apply in person. A $45 surcharge applies if the passport expired within the past 3 years.

Related guides

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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