Request records from the B.C. Government

Verify your identity using a BC Services Card

To receive your FOI response package electronically:

  • You must have a BC Services Card
  • You must have an email address on your BC Services Card account

First time BC Services Card users: you will need to set up a BC Services Card account and verify your identity. Please input your email address when prompted.

To add or change your email address: Go to ‘Manage Account’ in the BC Services Card application, then choose ‘Email Preferences’ to add an email address.


Information Collection Notice

Personal information from your BC Services Card is collected under s.26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information you provide will be only be used in confirming your identity. Upon pressing the [Login with BC Services Card] button, you are confirming that you have reviewed this statement. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact Information Access Operations at PO Box 9569, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC, V8W 9K1 or at 250-387-1321

Continue without BC Services Card Verification

If you would like to receive a paper copy of your FOI response package,
OR you don’t have a BC Services Card:

  • You must continue with this FOI request form without BC Services Card verification
  • At the end of the FOI process, once your response package is ready for delivery, you will need to go to a ministry office to collect your records and verify your identity in person