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dennisK

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True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license centre
« on: July 12, 2004, 03:31:08 PM »
So I lost my license and want it replaced. I've heard 4 different stories on how to do it, but tracked down that I need to fill out a "statement of Loss". Now I am told  I can take the stastement to any BC drivers license issuing office and pay a fee to replace it.

Is this true?; if not where do I go. I live in Vancouver.

Thanks
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Re:True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license cen
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2004, 03:42:03 PM »
Hey DennisK,
Here is a link that will answer all your questions:
http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences/lost.html
« Last Edit: July 12, 2004, 03:42:42 PM by Nostro »
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Re:True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license cen
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2004, 03:57:45 PM »
The site does not tell me if I can replace my license at a driver's license issuing office. I called one of the vendors on the list they said they do not re-issue licenses.

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Re:True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license cen
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2004, 04:16:48 PM »
Phone and ask
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Re:True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license cen
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2004, 04:27:32 PM »
lol - you ever try to get thru to a gov't agency on the phone?
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Re:True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license cen
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2004, 01:35:04 AM »
I've lost mine before, and was told that the only place to get them is the Maple ridge Gov. Office.  Go early as the mid-day lineups are brutal!
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Re:True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license cen
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2004, 05:53:06 PM »
had to replace mine lat year at the Gov agents office ,swear an affidavit etc. pay full price for tags, I did get my fishing licence years ago at the downtown Motor vehicle branch but I understand that is now run by ICBC and they don't issue tags etc.You would think that goverment would set up a one stop shop system to cut down on facilities overhead.
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Re:True or Not; Can I get a replacement fishing license at a drivers license cen
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2004, 06:46:57 PM »
Why not just buy a new license!!
The Govt neither knows or cares as long as you have one when checked.
I once lost my Freshwater license and when I phoned asking about how to replace it some nasty old hag started giving me the third degree about going to New Westminster.
I just snapped at her-"I'll buy a new one you don't know the difference".
I did and they don't end of story.
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