# British Columbia Authentication Program

British Columbia Authentication Program is an apostille authority in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

The BC Authentication Program issues apostilles for documents issued or notarized in British Columbia. See the official page for what to send and the current fee.

## Details

- Address: 1001 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2C5, Canada
- Website: [www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/guide-to-the-authentication-of-documents](<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/guide-to-the-authentication-of-documents>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for documents issued or notarized in British Columbia
- Issuing fee: CAD 20, as stated
- Source note: BC government authentication guide. HCCH authority record and official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is British Columbia Authentication Program?

British Columbia Authentication Program is at 1001 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2C5, Canada.

### How do I contact British Columbia Authentication Program?

To contact British Columbia Authentication Program, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/guide-to-the-authentication-of-documents.

### Should I post my original document to British Columbia Authentication Program?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/ca/british-columbia/victoria/british-columbia-authentication-program>)
- [State and regional apostille offices in Victoria](<https://apostilles.fyi/ca/british-columbia/victoria/category/regional-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Victoria](<https://apostilles.fyi/ca/british-columbia/victoria/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Victoria](<https://apostilles.fyi/ca/british-columbia/victoria.md>)

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