Fees & 

Payment

Important Payment Notes

• Payments can now be made through the SkilledTradesBC Portal for all exam and document replacement fees. Sign up or login to the Portal to start your payment.

• 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 here or below or by visiting our office in person.

• We accept VISA credit card and MasterCard. We do not accept VISA 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• Refunds are not automatically issued when an application for a service or exam is withdrawn or cancelled.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 for unsuccessful applicants.

• Fees must be paid in advance. We accept VISA credit card and MasterCard. We do not accept VISA debit card.

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

Applies to those who have attempted to write the same exam on two previous occasions. 

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.