Applications - Existing Licences
Transfer a Special Authorization Licence

A licence holder (transferor) and another person (transferee) can jointly apply to transfer an entire licence that includes Special Authorization from the transferor to the transferee. A transferred licence cannot be split into multiple licences, and a transferor cannot transfer part of the licence and keep the remainder.

When a transfer application involves a licence with Special Authorization (SA) and a General Authorization (GA), an application is needed for each type of Authorization. However, only one application filing fee is required if the two transfer applications (SA and GA) are filed concurrently

The licence transfer process does not allow for any amendments to the terms and conditions of the licence.

The transferor must maintain care and control over the operations under the Passenger Transportation Licence until a decision on the transfer has been made and, if approved, a new licence has been issued by the Registrar of Passenger Transportation.

What does the transferee need before we can apply to transfer an existing licence?

The transferee must obtain a safety certificate in the legal name of the transferee, with a satisfactory rating, issued by a jurisdiction in North America before making application to transfer an existing Passenger Transportation Licence. Safety certificates are known by different names, depending on the province, territory or state that issues them; for example, in British Columbia the safety certificate is know as the National Safety Code (NSC) certificate.

How do I request a transfer of my Special Authorization Passenger Directed Vehicle (PDV) Licence?

The following information is required to request a transfer of an existing Special Authorization PDV Licence:

• Completed PT5025: Transfer Application Package for Special Authorization (SA) Licence. A copy of this form can be obtained from the Passenger Transportation Branch or downloaded in the Transfer Existing Special Authorization Licence Materials section below.
• Completed PT5002: Signing Authority including specimen signatures for everyone authorized by the transferee to correspond with the Passenger Transportation Branch and/or the Passenger Transportation Board regarding passenger transportation matters. A copy of this form can be obtained from the Passenger Transportation Branch or downloaded in the Transfer Existing Special Authorization Licence Materials section below.
• A Business Plan (including financial statements) from the transferee (proposed licensee). Refer to section 4.2 and 4.3 of the Passenger Transportation Board Application Handbook for additional information on this requirement.
• Disclosure by the transferee, of any passenger transportatoin ownership interest as described in Section 4.9 of the Passenger Transportation Board Application Handbook (the Passenger Transportation Board “Sample Forms” Package – PT9002 contains a “Disclosure of Passenger Transportation Ownership” form which may be used for this purpose).
• It is recommended that the Transferee submit the approved rates and rules with the transferee’s name on them. Please note, any changes to the rates or rules would require a “Change of Rates and Rules Application”.
• Agent Letter of Authorization – If an agent has been hired by the transferee to prepare the application, the Passenger Transportation Branch requires a signed letter by the transferee that authorizes the agent to act on behalf of said transferee.
• Payment of the $200 Application Filing Fee. Note: The application filing fee is non-refundable once an application has been accepted by the Passenger Transportation Branch.

How do I request a transfer of my Special Authorization Inter-City Bus (ICB) Licence?

The following information is required to request a transfer of an existing Special Authorization ICB Licence:

• Completed PT5025: Transfer Application Package for Special Authorization (SA)Licence. A copy of this form can be obtained from the Passenger Transportation Branch or downloaded in the Transfer Existing Special Authorization Licence Materials section below.
• Completed PT5002: Signing Authority including specimen signatures for everyone authorized by the transferee to correspond with the Passenger Transportation Branch and/or the Passenger Transportation Board regarding passenger transportation matters. A copy of this form can be obtained from the Passenger Transportation Branch or downloaded in the Transfer Existing Special Authorization Licence Materials section below.
• A Business Plan (including financial statements) from the transferee (proposed licensee). Refer to section 4.2 and 4.3 of the Passenger Transportation Board Application Handbook for additional information on this requirement.
• Disclosure by the transferee, of Passenger Transportation ownership interest as described in Section 4.9 of the Passenger Transportation Board Application Handbook (the Passenger Transportation Board “Sample Forms” Package – PT9002 contains a “Disclosure of Passenger Transportation Ownership” form which may be used for this purpose).
• Agent Letter of Authorization – If an agent has been hired by the transferee to prepare the application, the Passenger Transportation Branch requires a signed letter by the transferee that authorizes the agent to act on behalf of said transferee.
• Payment of the $200 Application Filing Fee. Note: The application filing fee is non-refundable once an application has been accepted by the Passenger Transportation Branch.

Transfer Existing Special Authorization Licence Materials

The PT5025: Special Authorization Licence Transfer Application Package - (129 KB PDF) is a 9-page document which has been designed to assist you with the application transfer process. All relevant sections must be completed by both transferee and transferor and submitted along with all supporting documentation (detailed in the information requirements section of the application package) before your application can be processed.

The PT5002: Signing Authority - (37 KB PDF) is a single page document which applicants may use when specifying the list, or change to an existing list if one is already on file at the Passenger Transportation Branch, of everyone authorized by the applicant to correspond with the Passenger Transportation Branch and/or the Passenger Transportation Board regarding passenger transportation matters. Please note specimen signatures must be included for everyone listed in this document.

The PT5051: Credit Card Remittance Slip - (51 KB PDF) is a single page document which applicants may use to authorize the Passenger Transportation Branch to charge a filing fee to a credit card.

Additional Information for Existing Special Authorization Licensees

Several additional sources of important information are available to assist with the application process. You are encouraged to review this information while completing your application. All the information is available online: