Official Court Transcripts

Official Transcripts of BC Provincial Court Small Claims

Any member of the public can order an official transcript of an open Small Claims hearing, provided the file is not sealed and no publication ban applies.

Who can order?

As a general rule, anyone can order a transcript if the matter is not sealed and there is no publication ban. See the Provincial Court access policy ACC-2 (PDF)

If there is a publication ban, a sealing order, or special restrictions (e.g., intimate images matters), access is limited to parties/their counsel or requires a court order.

How to order (quick)

  1. Gather details: court level (Provincial Court), registry/city, case number, style of cause, hearing date/time, and the portion requested.
  2. Submit a request to the province-authorized service — Veritext Canada. They will obtain the audio from the registry.
  3. Choose turnaround: Standard / Expedited / Daily. Rates are set by BC (see link below).

Quick links

BC Gov — Order a Court Transcript Veritext — Order a BC Transcript Provincial Court — Records & Transcripts BC Gov — Access Court Records About Publication Bans (BCSC) Intimate Images — Overview Intimate Images Protection Act BC Transcript Rates (PDF)

Examples (based on my case)

Case: Birkus v. IFRC & CLBC, Small Claims No. 30698 (Richmond). Hearing dates: Dec 11, 2025 and Dec 15, 2025.

Template email to Veritext (EN)

Template email to Registry (EN/RU)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

BC has prescribed rates (see “BC Transcript Rates” in Quick links). Pricing depends on audio length and turnaround: Standard, Expedited, or Daily. A deposit is often required; the final invoice is based on minutes transcribed. For oral reasons, the judge may review/approve the transcript, which can affect timing.

Can I get the audio itself?

Generally no: public copies of DARS audio are not provided. The official route is to order a transcript from the province-authorized transcriber for the required time interval. Exceptions and procedure are governed by Provincial Court policy ACC-2.

What if there is a publication ban?

With a publication ban, a transcript may be unavailable to the general public or provided in a redacted form. Parties/their counsel usually have access; others typically need a court order. See About Publication Bans (BCSC).

How can I use a transcript? Are there restrictions?

Transcripts can be used for reference, media, research, and public interest, but any use must comply with publication bans, sealing orders, and privacy laws. Do not publish information covered by a ban (e.g., identifying youth, protected witnesses, intimate images). When quoting, attribute accurately and avoid misrepresentation. See policy ACC-2 (PDF) and the publication ban overview BCSC.

Last updated: Nov 2025.

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