Due to the Canada Post strike, we will not be sending correspondences via mail at this time. If you need to renew your annual licence or permit, it remains your responsibility to ensure your renewal is completed on time.

For general inquiries or to find out your client number, please contact MLSBusinesslicence@toronto.ca

The City is currently reviewing the process for acquiring temporary liquor licences, including public Special Occasion Permits (SOPs) and extensions of hours and premises. To inform this review, the City is currently seeking feedback from residents, business owners, employees of entertainment establishments, and festival and event organizers through an online survey. Input from the online survey will inform a staff report, to be considered by City Council in 2026, on proposed changes.

The survey will be open from October 27th to November 12th.

Find Licence and Permit Types

Search list of business licence and permit categories for application requirements.

Apply for a Business Licence or Permit

Licence and permit applications may be requested online or in-person.

Renew Your Business Licence or Permit

Renew your licence using the business licence and permits portal.

You will need your client number to renew your licence online or your invoice number to pay.

Contact Us

For all general inquiries, operating hours, contact emails for specific licence/permit types and other information.

Common Resources

Find forms, videos, and instructions for licence and permit applications and renewals.