What should you bring after passing online? Bring the required original ID, any required parent or guardian consent, payment, corrective lenses if needed, and a printed or digital copy of the email confirming you passed.

Time Window After Passing the BC Knowledge Test Online

ICBC says an online knowledge-test result is valid for one year. You are not licensed until you complete the remaining office steps.

If the ICBC Online Knowledge Test Has a Technical Problem

Use ICBC's instructions for issues with starting or continuing the online test. Do not assume a disrupted session counts as a pass or completed attempt; follow the status shown by the testing system.

Can you switch from the online knowledge test to an in-person test? If the online option is not working for you, you can use ICBC's in-person knowledge-test path instead and book the required appointment.

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ICBC Learner's Licence Photo: Rules, Rejections, and What to Wear

Yes, you take a photo for your British Columbia Class 7L (Learner) licence. ICBC captures a digital photo at the driver licensing office when you apply. This photo is printed on your physical licence card.

Do You Take a Photo at ICBC When Getting Your BC Class 7L Licence?

Your photo is mandatory and is one of the final steps after passing the knowledge test. The image is taken at ICBC offices like those in Vancouver, Surrey, or Victoria. It is used for your L, N, and full Class 5 licence for approximately five years, making retakes rare.

What Are ICBC's Class 7L Photo Rules?

ICBC's photo requirements are strict, similar to passport standards. Failure to comply causes immediate rejection.

Expression & Pose: Neutral expression, facing directly forward.
Headwear: No hats or sunglasses. Exceptions are made only for documented medical or religious reasons.
Face & Background: Full face must be visible with no obstructions. The background must be plain and light-colored.
? Glasses: Non-tinted eyeglasses are allowed, but avoid glare by tilting your head slightly down if the office lighting causes a reflection.

What Problems Can Cause an ICBC Licence Photo Retake?

These real examples from ICBC offices highlight frequent mistakes.

Visit the British Columbia learner's permit guide for step-by-step rules.

A candidate in Kelowna wore a baseball cap for their appointment. Staff required its removal, delaying the process as they fixed their hair.
? At the Burnaby Metrotown office, a learner's photo was rejected due to a shadow cast by overhead lighting obscuring one eye. They had to reposition for a second attempt.
? In Nanaimo, a person's photo was not accepted because they wore a dark shirt against a dark background, violating the contrast requirement. They were asked to put on a provided light-colored sweater.

Can you retake the photo if unsatisfied? ICBC typically on

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