Types of BCeID

Business BCeID

Use when representating a legal entity, such as a:
  • Company or partnership
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Not-for-profit or charitable organization
  • Educational institution like a university or college
Registration is started online.
  • Your business type will determine how it's completed - online, in person, by mail, or with assistance from BCeID.
Requirements at a glance:
Example use:
  • If you want to use Address Change BC to notify multiple public sector agencies of a business address change

Basic BCeID

Use when accessing a service in a personal capacity.
Registration is started and completed online.
Requirements at a glance: None.
Example use:
  • Apply online for residential tenancy dispute resolution
  • Hunter registration and limited hunting applications
  • SDSI

Personal BCeID

Retired on July 31, 2025

Contact Service BC Help Desk to confirm if you require this account or for any other concerns or questions.