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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
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 →

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. 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?

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.

Last updated: July 2026

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