Ministry of Forests client number

Last updated on June 4, 2024

The Ministry of Forests assigns a client number to each legal entity or individual it does business with. The client number is used for a range of purposes including invoicing clients, awarding contracts, making payments, sending correspondence, and other business reasons.

Who needs a client number

Every legal entity or person that does business with the Ministry of Forests must have a client number.

Examples of legal entities include corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors, and societies.

Who doesn’t need a client number

A legal entity or person making a one-time transaction doesn't need a client number.

Examples include a hunter buying a map or someone purchasing a publication.

How to apply

Legal entities

If you apply as a legal entity, you must have:

A Business BCeID and
An email address

If you’re registered with BC Registries, you must also be in good standing.

Individuals

If you apply as an individual, you must have:

A BC Services Card Login account and
An email address

Learn more about how to set up an account and how to log in.

Apply for a client number

Get started below. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll review it and email you to let you know if it’s approved.

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