Canada Post Strike: Due to the current Canada Post strike, residents will not be receiving mailed reminder notices for outstanding tax or utility bills. You can check your balance by calling Town Hall at 250-656-1184, or online at: mysidney.sidney.ca/TempestApps/LoginManager . Consider signing up for e-billing.   

Driver Services

The Town of Sidney offers a local Driver Services branch, located at 9884 Third Street, in the Court House building behind the Town Hall and Beacon Community Services.

Regular Business Hours

Open 8:30 am – 4pm; Monday to Friday (Appointments are not accepted)

Services Provided

Driver Services

  • Driver’s License renewals and duplicates
  • New BC Driver’s License issuance for out of province/country applicants
  • Cancellations, Prohibitions, Reinstatements
  • Knowledge testing for Passenger/Commercial Vehicle and Motorcycle Learners Licenses – Cut off for testing is 3:00 pm.
  • Enhanced Road Assessments for seniors (Available twice per month.  Book an appointment by calling 250-978-8300. Please note: this is the only road testing we offer.)
  • B.C. Identification cards
  • B.C. Services Cards – new and renewal
  • Change of address
  • Traffic Fines processing – payments or disputes
  • Driver/Rider/Commercial/Recreational Trailer towing manuals available
  • Free “L” and “N” signs for the new driver

ICBC Autoplan Broker

  • Renewing Insurance / Plates
  • Transfers
  • Registrations
  • Change of Address
  • Special coverage
  • Cancellations
  • Permits
  • Debt collection
  • Personalized, Veterans & Collector Plates

Other Service Locations:

There are 2 other Driver Licensing offices in the region:

  • 1150 McKenzie Avenue, Victoria
  • 955 Wharf Street, Victoria

Please note: There are several private ICBC Autoplan brokers in Sidney available to serve the public.