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Photo ID card in New Brunswick: how to get one

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

Any New Brunswick resident without a valid driver's licence can get a photo identification card, at any age. Apply or renew in person at a Service New Brunswick Centre with one accepted ID document and two proofs of New Brunswick residency. The card costs $48.00, and it arrives by mail in about 14 days. It cannot be renewed online, by phone or by mail.

Who handles it

Service New Brunswick

Handles it in New Brunswick.

Apply in person at a Service New Brunswick centre.

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Who can apply

  • Any New Brunswick resident can apply for a photo ID card, and there is no age limit. It is meant for people who do not hold a valid driver's licence.

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Steps

  1. To change the address on your card, visit a Service New Brunswick Centre with at least two proofs of residency.

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What you need

  • Bring at least one document from the accepted ID list, at least two proofs of New Brunswick residency, and proof of any name change.

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Cost

  • A photo ID card costs $48.00 and a replacement costs $15.00.

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How long it takes

  • You get a 30-day temporary document when you apply, and the card arrives by mail in about 14 days. The temporary paper is not proof of ID.

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Where to go

  • Apply for or renew the card at any Service New Brunswick Centre. A new photo is taken each time you renew.

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Questions people ask

How much is a photo ID card in New Brunswick?

A New Brunswick photo identification card costs $48.00. Replacing one costs $15.00.

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Can I renew my New Brunswick photo ID card online?

No. Photo ID cards cannot be renewed online, through TeleServices or by mail. You must go to a Service New Brunswick Centre and have a new photo taken.

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How long does it take to get a New Brunswick photo ID card?

About 14 days. The card is printed at a secure facility and mailed to you. You get a 30-day temporary document in the meantime, but it does not count as ID.

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Is there an age limit for a New Brunswick photo ID card?

No. Any resident of New Brunswick can apply, whatever their age.

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In every province and territory

The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. New Brunswick is marked.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaICBC (BC Identification card)Apply for a BCIDchecked Apply in person at an ICBC driver licensing office.
AlbertaAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)Get an ID cardchecked Apply or renew in person at any registry agent office.
SaskatchewanSGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)Get a photo ID cardchecked
ManitobaManitoba Public Insurance (MPI)Apply for an ID cardchecked
OntarioServiceOntarioGet an Ontario Photo Cardchecked Apply in person at ServiceOntario; you cannot hold a driver's licence and a Photo Card at the same time.
QuebecNot offered in QuebecNone on recordQuébec does not issue a non-driver photo identification card.
New BrunswickThis pageService New BrunswickGet a photo ID cardchecked Apply in person at a Service New Brunswick centre.
Nova ScotiaRegistry of Motor Vehicles (Service Nova Scotia)Photo ID card informationchecked Apply in person at an Access Nova Scotia RMV office.
Prince Edward IslandAccess PEI (Government of PEI)None on recordApply in person for a voluntary ID card at an Access PEI office.
Newfoundland and LabradorMotor Registration Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)Get a photo ID cardchecked
YukonMotor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)None on recordThe Yukon general identification card is issued through Motor Vehicles offices.
Northwest TerritoriesDriver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories)Get a general ID cardchecked
NunavutMotor Vehicles Division (Government of Nunavut)General identification cardchecked

Where to go in person

Places in the biggest cities, from open data. Check the official link for hours and what each office offers before you go.

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Photo ID card in New Brunswick: how to get one", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/photo-id-card/new-brunswick