Acceptable documents to prove your age and identity

Here are the documents you can copy and submit to us to prove your identity when required.

A clear and legible copy (either physical or electronic) of one of these documents is acceptable as proof of age and/or identity:

• Valid BC identification (BCID) card
• Valid photo BC Services Card
• Canadian birth certificate
• Canadian Citizenship Certificate 
• Canadian marriage certificate (with date of birth) 
• Valid Canadian passport (photo page)
• Valid Canadian provincial or territorial driver's licence
• Certificate of Registration of Birth Abroad
• Valid NEXUS card
• Ontario Health Card
• Valid permanent resident card 
• Valid Secure Certificate of Indian Status (secure status card) or Certificate of Indian Status (status card)

A certified true copy of one of these documents is also acceptable:

• Valid foreign driver's licence
• Valid foreign passport

If you don't have access to any of these documents, please contact the plan for acceptable alternatives.