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At a driver licensing office, you can apply for ID, take a road test, pay fines, and write the knowledge test.​ Find the office nearest to you, recommended times to visit and current wait times at our busiest locations.

Some services (like road tests and EDL/EIC applications) require appointments. Driver testing is available at most but not all locations. Make sure to read up on the service you need a​​nd what you need to bring with you.

Driver licensing office hours of operation 

Look up a driver licensing office​ near you to find opening hours, directions and other important information. For knowledge test, please arrive at least two hours before closing time. Be sure to call ahead if you’re not certain what services are​ offered at your preferred location.

Find a driver licensing office

Offices open on Saturday

These Lower Mainland locations are open Saturdays, and longer hours on some weekdays:

  • Burnaby (Metrotown)
  • Langley
  • Guildford
  • Richmond (Lansdowne Centre mall)​​
  • Vancouver (Royal Centre)

Current wait times​

Wait times for our busiest driver licensing offices are shown below. (Wait times are updated every few minutes.) 

 Low: under 7 minutes  |   Medium: 7 – 12 minutes  |   High: Over 12 minutes

LocationCurrent wait time
Abbotsford driver licensing (Clearbrook Plaza)Currently closed
Burnaby driver licensing (Lougheed Hwy.)Currently closed
Burnaby driver licensing (Metrotown)Currently closed
Kamloops driver licensingCurrently closed
Kelowna driver licensingCurrently closed
Langley Willowbrook driver licensingCurrently closed
Nanaimo driver licensing (Metral Dr.)Currently closed
North Vancouver driver licensingCurrently closed
Port Coquitlam driver licensingCurrently closed
Richmond driver licensing (Lansdowne Centre mall by Toys R Us)Currently closed
Surrey driver licensing (78th Ave.)Currently closed
Surrey driver licensing (Boardwalk Mall Guildford)Currently closed
Vancouver driver licensing (Commercial Drive)Currently closed
Vancouver driver licensing (Point Grey)Currently closed
Vancouver driver licensing (Royal Centre)Currently closed
Victoria driver licensing (McKenzie Ave.)Currently closed
Victoria driver licensing (Wharf St)Currently closed

Please note: Wait times are unavailable on public holidays as our offices are closed.

Best and busiest times to visit

​During certain days and times, our offices can be busier than normal. If you can, visit us during these recommended times to avoid waiting during peak hours.​​