You will need to obtain a Temporary Sign Provider Licence if you provide signs for a business.
Sole proprietorships (individuals), partnerships or corporations.
For a sole-proprietor application submit:
For a corporation application submit:
If you are applying as a signing authority for a corporation, please submit all corporation requirements as well as One (1) piece of Government issued Photo Identification for the signing authority and a letter advising of signing authority (Sample Letter of Signing Authority) on corporation letterhead, signed by a director of the corporation and dated within 30 days.
For a general partnership application submit:
All applicants are required to submit:
Please note:
Applications need to be submitted online. You cannot apply for this licence/permit in-person.
Please have all required documents ready to upload before starting the application, as it requires 10-15 minutes to complete and cannot be saved. Permit application fees can be paid online or by sending a cheque.
If you have already submitted an application you may upload additional documents using your upload token.
Upload Documents for Existing Request
In-person services are available at the Licence and Permit Issuing Office, 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor.
You must bring hard copies of all application requirements. Applications will not be started unless all requirements are provided. Digital copies of documents will not be accepted.
Payment can only be made by debit, credit or cheque. Cash will not be accepted.
Walk-in services are available for new applications Monday through Friday at 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Appointment services are for available business licensing and permit services.
If you prefer to visit us at a scheduled time, you can book an appointment online. Select the service you require and choose an available date and time. Please arrive 10-15 mins early to check-in.
Temporary sign provider licence: $450.91, including HST.
Your permit/licence will expire annually on the anniversary of the date that the permit/licence was first issued. A renewal notice, identifying any documents required to renew the permit/licence, will be mailed to the address on file.
If documents are not received; please note that your permit/licence may be cancelled, and a new application will be required. Please ensure you submit all renewal documentation and fees.
Existing licensees must renew their licences via a new online renewal portal. Licence renewal fees can be paid online or by sending a cheque.
Please have all required documents ready to upload before starting the renewal, as it requires 10-15 minutes to complete and cannot be saved. Download a step by step guide on how to renew a licence or permit.
Business licences set to expire in 2021 will be cancelled for non-payment after 150 days and will not be subject to late fees. Find your outstanding business licence or permit renewal invoice.
In-person services are available at the Licence and Permit Issuing Office, 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor.
You must bring hard copies of all application requirements. Applications will not be started unless all requirements are provided. Digital copies of documents will not be accepted.
Payment can only be made by debit, credit or cheque. Cash will not be accepted.
Walk-in services are available once a week.
Please contact MLSBusinessLicence@toronto.ca for the next weekday availability.
Please note office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
The office is closed from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. daily.
Appointment services are available. Please contact MLSBusinessLicence@toronto.ca.
Please arrive 10-15 mins early to check in and be on time for your appointment or you may be turned away and asked to re-book for another day and time, subject to availability.