If you are coming to hospital for a scheduled or planned appointment, you will need to visit our patient registration services. You need to present two pieces of personal ID, one with a photograph. In addition to two pieces of personal ID, bring along any other health insurance ID card (e.g. extended health) that you have. If your hospital admission is due to a work-related injury or illness, bring your WorkSafeBC claim number.
Primary ID – shows your legal name and date of birth
BC drivers license
BC identification card
Canadian birth certificate
Canadian citizenship card
Permanent resident card
* Canadian record of landing/Canadian immigration identification record
* Study, work visitor, ortemporary resident permit (formerly Minister’s Permit)
* Identity card (Departmentof Foreign Affairs issued)
*Passport
* These items are mandatory if you are not a Canadian citizen.
Secondary ID – shows name, signature and/or photo
BC CareCard
Passport
School ID card (student card)
Bank card (only if patient’s name is printed on card)
Credit card (only if patient’s name is printed on card)
Foreign birth certificate (baptismal certificate not acceptable)
Canadian or U.S. drivers license
Naturalization certificate
Canadian Forces identification
Police identification
Foreign Affairs Canada or consular identification
Vehicle registration (only if patient’s name is shown)
Employee picture ID card
Firearms acquisition certificate
Social insurance card (new style without signature strip not acceptable)
Native status card
Parole certificate ID
Correctional service conditional release card
