Obtain a Lawyer Credential and Set Up BC Wallet

Before you can electronically sign Web Filing forms using a Lawyer Credential, you must apply for a Lawyer Credential through the Law Society of British Columbia and install the BC Wallet app on your mobile device.

Obtain a Lawyer Credential from the Law Society of BC

1. Go to the Law Society of British Columbia website.
2. Navigate to "Member Portal" and log in.
3. Go to the "Lawyer Credential" page, then select Issue, revoke, re-issue or check the status of your "Lawyer Credential" digital credential.
4. Select Proceed, then Get started.

5. Select I have my wallet if you have already installed BC Wallet on your mobile device. Then, proceed to the Add the Lawyer Credential to BC Wallet section. If you have not yet installed BC Wallet, continue to the next section for instructions on how to install BC Wallet on your mobile device.

    

Install BC Wallet on your mobile device

1. Go to Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download and install BC Wallet.
2. Follow the prompts and click Accept the terms of use.
3. Enter a 6-digit PIN and re-enter it, and click Create PIN.
4. (Optional) Enable biometrics to unlock your wallet by selecting the toggle button, then click Continue.
5. Click Continue to enable push notifications.
6. Return to the Law Society of BC website then select I have my wallet.

Add the Lawyer Credential to BC Wallet

1. After clicking I have my wallet, a QR code will be displayed on your screen.

2. Open the BC Wallet app on your phone then tap the Scan icon.

   

3. Click Continue to allow camera use.
4. Use your mobile phone’s camera to scan the QR code displayed on your screen.
5. If the scan is successful, the Law Society of BC will send you a Credential Offer.
6. Click View Offer, then click Accept to add the Lawyer Credential.

7. Review the newly added credential in the Credentials tab.

    

You have successfully added your Member Credential to your BC Wallet.