Applications - New Licences
Vehicle Documentation Requirements

Vehicle Information

After the Registrar of Passenger Transportation is satisfied that the application meets the criteria for a General Authorization licence, the Passenger Transportation Branch will contact you to request that you submit the required vehicle documents.

Please Note: The required documents must be received within one year from the decision date or your application will be rejected.

After the Passenger Transportation Board has approved your Special Authorization licence, the Passenger Transportation Branch will contact you to request that you submit the required vehicle documents and identifier (plate and decal) fees.

Please Note: The required documents must be received within one year from the publication date or your application will be rejected.

What vehicle information will be required?

Vehicles Registered in British Columbia

If the vehicle you intend to use for the passenger transportation service is registered in British Columbia, you will need the supply the following information for each vehicle:

• A Photocopy of current vehicle registration (e.g. "Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Licence / Vehicle Registration") that:
  • show the vehicle to be licensed/registered in the correct I.C.B.C. insurance category;
  • show the vehicle to be classified as "commercial type"; and
  • display the seating capacity of the vehicle.
• A photocopy of the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Report, form MV3104 of the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) that verifies that the vehicle has been inspected and passed by an approved vehicle inspection facility. Inspections are required to be performed on a semi-annual basis unless your operation is part of a preventative maintenance program.

Vehicles Registered Outside of British Columbia

If the vehicle you intend to use for the passenger transportation service is registered outside of British Columbia, you will need the supply the following information for each vehicle:

• A photocopy of a current valid British Columbia Financial Responsibility Certificate (BC Insurance Filing number) issued by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC); OR
  
  If you do not have a BC Insurance Filing number include a current written explanation on how you are intending to meet your motor vehicle liability insurance requirements (e.g. you will purchase a non-resident single commercial vehicle permit (NRSCV) or a non-resident quarterly commercial vehicle permit (NRQCV), that includes an insurance certificate, from the Provincial Permit Center’s toll-free vehicle permit line: 1-800-559-9688 or at an Inspection Station, formerly known as a weigh scale, when entering British Columbia).
  
  For further information on British Columbia Financial Responsibility Certificate (BC Insurance Filing number) please call (604) 443-4624 or Toll Free (800) 665-4336
• A photocopy of the apportioned cab card showing proof that the vehicle is registered in British Columbia with the International Registration Plan (IRP); OR
  
  If you are not registered with IRP, include a written explanation on how you are intending to pay your British Columbia vehicle licensing fees (e.g. you will purchase a non-resident single commercial vehicle permit (NRSCV) or a non-resident quarterly commercial vehicle permit (NRQCV) from the Provincial Permit Center’s toll-free vehicle permit line: 1-800-559-9688 or at an Inspection Station, formerly known as weigh scale, when entering British Columbia).
  
  For further information on IRP please call your local IRP office.
• A photocopy of the current vehicle insurance showing the vehicle has been properly licensed and insured as a commercial passenger vehicle and displaying the correct seating capacity.
• A photocopy of the mechanical inspection report that verifies the vehicle has been inspected and passed by an approved vehicle inspection facility. Inspections are required to be performed on a semi-annual basis unless your operation is part of a preventative maintenance program.
• If the new vehicle is wheelchair accessible, you must include a photocopy of the Vehicle Inspection Report (CVSA), form MV3110 of the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVSE); or equivalent if the vehicle is not registered in British Columbia; or a clear photograph of the secondary manufacturer label displaying the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) or the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) approval.