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.
For questions, please contact MLSRoadAllowance@toronto.ca
Information about applying for a temporary sign permit is available online.
Note: if you wish to apply for a temporary sign permit for a City park, see: Permits - temporary mobile signs in City parks
The City of Toronto requires that permits be obtained for the following signs:
The processing time for a temporary sign is 4-6 weeks when all information has been provided.
If you do not obtain a permit, the sign owner or the property owner can be fined and/or charged for removal and associated costs.
Permits for permanent sign (these are generally on private property) are issued by the Toronto Building Sign Unit, see: Permits - permanent signs - billboards - advertising balloons - sign variance