Fees & 

Payment

NEW: Beginning April 13, 2026, all payments must be made through the SkilledTradesBC Portal. Sign up or log in at portal.skilledtradesbc.ca

 

Payments are moving to SkilledTradesBC Portal

Beginning April 13, the payment function on this page will be discontinued

All payments must be made through SkilledTradesBC Portal. In addition, starting March 25, portal users will be able to view the payment and refund history within their account.  

Exam and document replacement fee payments through the Portal will be available to Apprentices, Trade Qualifiers, Journeypersons and Youth Program Participants.

Sign up or login to the Portal to get started.
 

Important Payment Notes

  • To avoid declined transactions, please ensure that your Card Verification Digits (a three- or four-digit security code that is typically printed on your credit card) and your billing address and postal code match the information on your credit card and the credit card statement.

  • We do not collect credit card information and payments over the telephone or by email, fax, or mail for security reasons. Customers can make credit card payments by using the secure payment portal or below or by visiting our office in person.

  • We accept VISA credit card and MasterCard. We do not accept debit card.

 

Refund Requests

Refund request (for payment made in error or an incorrect amount) must be made in writing to customerservice@skilledtradesbc.ca.

  • Refunds are not automatically issued when an application for a service or exam is withdrawn or cancelled.

  • No refunds are issued if applicant withdraws from the process for any reason.

  • No refunds are issued if applicant fails to attend the scheduled exam. Rescheduling fees will be applied.

  • No refunds are issued for unsuccessful applicants.

  • Fees must be paid in advance. 

 

Fee Types and Cost

Challenge Exam Application - $120

Challenging a BC Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal Exam. 

Certificate of Qualification (BC or Red Seal Exam) - $100

This fee applies to those who need to write the exam more than two times or fail to attend the scheduled exam. 

Replace Documents - $35 each

Replacement of certificate, certification wallet card, log book, or letter (eg. Exemption Permit, Sign-Off Authority, etc.)

Challenge Level Exam - $0

Challenge a level exam for a trade program.

 

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