Welcome to the real "meat-and-potato's" of this web-site; the section that will hopefully be the most useful to both the hardcore collector, and casual observer of British Columbia license plates. It is here that you will find all the pure stats (no analysis, or interpretation on my part) regarding ...

Find information on buying, selling or importing a vehicle in BC and the steps you need to take to transfer ownership, register, licence and insure it.

4 weeks ago - As of 2022, plates are issued by the provincial motor vehicle insurer, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers. In 1956, Canada, the United States, and Mexico came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Safety Council that standardized the size for licence plates for vehicles (except those for motorcycles) at 6 inches (15 cm) in height by 12 inches (30 cm) in width, with standardized mounting holes.

License plate lookup in British Columbia allows authorized individuals to access certain information associated with a specific license plate number. The process is regulated by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), the provincial agency responsible for vehicle registration and ...

Before you can get licence plates and insurance for a vehicle in British Columbia and operate it on a highway, the vehicle must be registered with ICBC. Registering serves as the official record of your vehicle. It also identifies you as its owner.​ · The steps you take and documents you need vary, depending in part on where the vehicle is currently registered. ​For more information about vehicle registration, please speak to your Autoplan broker.

July 6, 2024 - You can keep your old license plates or optionally get new ones issued during car registration. How can I check if a car is registered in British Columbia? You can check if a vehicle is registered in BC instantly online using ICBC’s license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) search tool.

Provide a photocopy of the owner's certificate of insurance and licence / vehicle registration that: Shows the vehicle to be licensed/registered in the correct ICBC insurance category

August 30, 2024 - Before registering a vehicle in British Columbia, it’s essential to meet specific residency and age criteria. Compliance with these is crucial as it forms the initial step in the vehicle registration process.

Before you can get licence plates and insurance for a vehicle in British Columbia, the vehicle must be registered with ICBC. Registering serves as the official record of your vehicle. It also identifies you as its owner.For your convenience, we provide vehicle licensing and registration services ...

October 17, 2025 - This annual release provides a snapshot of the number of active vehicle registration counts of light-duty vehicles and medium-duty vehicles by type of vehicle and fuel type, heavy-duty vehicles, buses, and motorcycles and mopeds. Data are obtained from the administrative files from provincial and territorial governments.

September 15, 2025 - Planning to register a vehicle in the province of British Columbia? Here is how you do it - in an easy-to-understand guide that you can follow.

ICBC. 16,226 likes · 412 talking about this. We're a provincial Crown corporation that provides basic auto insurance to B.C. drivers.

If you’re looking to register a car in British Columbia, there are a few important steps you’ll need to follow—whether you’ve just bought a vehicle, moved to B.C. from another province, or transferred ownership. Unlike in other provinces, registration in B.C.

Register to access the Commercial Vehicle Online Permits system. To apply for a permit using Online Permits, you must complete a simple one-time registration process. This registration is available to all clients that have requested and received permits in B.C.

Depending on your situation you will be issued a Casual Goods Accounting Document (B15), Canada Customs Coding Document (B3) or B4 at the border from the Canada Border Services Agency. They describe the vehicles value, the duty paid, and/ or taxes paid to the government. More information regarding these forms and the importation process at the border can be found at: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca · An Original Title is required for registration.

June 24, 2024 - Passenger vehicles and most other vehicles will need to pass a mechanical safety inspection at a B.C. designated inspection facility before they can be registered, licensed and insured. These facilities are listed at th.gov.bc.ca/cvse. When your vehicle has passed the inspection, bring the vehicle, the inspection report and the Vehicle Registration to us to register, license and insure it.

The most recognizable location for this number is in the top left corner on the vehicle’s dashboard. Other locations include the driver’s door or post, and the firewall under the hood. Please note that it’s illegal to remove a VIN. The B.C. Assigned VIN program provides a unique 17-digit VIN tag to B.C.

Enforcement and road safety partners can find a summary of ORV registration at ICBC Bulletins (#11 and #13). Find information about incidental access to highways: ICBC bulletin #MV1445: Vehicles restricted to incidental highway operation (PDF, 196KB)

This checklist outlines the vehicle requirements and the support documents required to register a new or used vehicle imported to B.C. from a Canadian province, the U.S. or a foreign country. All imported vehicles, along with the required support documents and the out-of-province license plates, must be presented at an Autoplan broker's office at the time of vehicle registration.