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
The Fireworks Bylaw regulates the use and sale of fireworks in Toronto. The sale of fireworks in Toronto requires a permit. There are five types of permits to sell fireworks on a temporary or permanent basis.
For more information about fireworks permits, visit Permits to Sell Fireworks.
For permit fee information refer to Schedule 1 of Appendix B of Chapter 441: Fees and Charges of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter or visit Permits to Sell Fireworks.
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