Bike couriers

Steps to getting a bike courier licence

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  Step 1: Write exam

  A. Prepare for the exam

  Prepare for the written bike courier exam by reviewing the courier study package.

  • Download the courier study package PDF file (545 KB)

  B. Write exam and pay fee

  Email a completed bicycle courier application form PDF file (156 KB) with a copy of your photo ID to vehicle4hire@vancouver.ca. A representative will arrange for you to take an online exam once the exam fee is paid. 

  You will be notified immediately if you have passed or failed. A pass is 16 correct answers out of 20 questions. If you fail the exam, you may rewrite it on another day.

  Fees

  • Write or rewrite the bike courier exam: $43
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  Step 2: Get bike courier plate and pay fee

  After you pass the bike courier exam:

  • Buy your bicycle courier plate
  • Attach it to your bicycle

   The plate expires every year on December 31.

  Fees

  The fee costs the same no matter when you buy the plate. Replacing a lost or stolen plate is the same cost as a new one.

  • Buy or replace a bike courier plate: $21
  • Fees are referenced from Schedule A of the Vehicles for Hire By-law 6066.
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  Step 3: Renew your plate every year in January

  You need to purchase a new decal in order to renew your existing bike courier plate. 

   If you have not had a bicycle courier plate in the last three consecutive years, you will have to write and pass the bike courier exam.

  Fee

  • Buy or replace a bike courier plate: $21

  What to bring

  Bring your photo ID that shows your name, current address, and date of birth.

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