Notice: The Licence & Permit Issuing Office at the East York Civic Centre is open by appointment only. Appointments can be booked between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m
Businesses can apply for new licences online or you must book an in-person appointment prior to attending. New taxicab, limousine and tow truck licence applications need to be submitted online and cannot be submitted in person.
Visit toronto.ca/Licences and search for your licence category for more information or to book appointments.
Existing licensees can only renew their licences via the Business Licence & Permit Renewal form. Both licence application and renewal fees can be paid online.
Business licences set to expire in 2021 will be cancelled for non-payment after 150 days, and will not be subject to late fees.
For questions, please contact MLSBusinessLicence@toronto.ca
A licence is required to operate a body shop/car repair facility, car wash, gas station, car dealership or public garage.
Before submitting an application, you must apply for a Zoning Applicable Law Certificate . This is required to confirm compliance with the City's Zoning by-law(s) when applying for a business licence approval.
If a motor vehicle repair shop provides spray painting or body and/or other vehicular repairs which may release air pollutants or if they transport certain types of waste, then they need to also submit an Environmental Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
For information on applying for a licence for a garage or vehicle repair shop, visit the City of Toronto website.