Automotive
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You need a licence for any motor vehicle dealership, new or used, repair garages or storage facilities.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Automotive Business Licence Application form.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for an Automotive Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner
Fees
The annual fee for an automotive business licence is $261.12.
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Carnivals
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Carnivals need to be licensed per event.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Carnival Business Licence Application Form and Requirements.
Fees
The fee for a carnival licence is $693.60.
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Festivals
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Festivals need to be licensed per event.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Festival Business Licence Application Form and Requirements.
Fees
The fee for a festival licence is $700.74.
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Sale of fireworks
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You need a licence for sale of fireworks, with sales permitted six days before Victoria Day and Canada Day.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Sale of Fireworks Business Licence Application Form and Requirements.
Fees
The fee for a firework selling licence is $261.12.
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Convenience store: sale of foodstuff
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You need a licence to sell foodstuff in a convenience store.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Convenience Store Business Licence Application Form for Sale of Foodstuff; Tobacco; Adults Magazines; Adult Videos; Lunch Counter.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Convenience Store Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for the sale of foodstuff at a convenience store is $193.80.
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Convenience store: sale of tobacco
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You need a licence to sell tobacco in a convenience store.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Convenience Store Business Licence Application Form for Sale of Foodstuff; Tobacco; Adults Magazines; Adult Videos; Lunch Counter.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Convenience Store Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for the sale of tobacco at a convenience store is $193.80.
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Convenience store: sale of foodstuff and tobacco
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You can get a licence to sell both foodstuff and tobacco at a convenience store.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Convenience Store Business Licence Application Form for Sale of Foodstuff; Tobacco; Adults Magazines; Adult Videos; Lunch Counter.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Convenience Store Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for the sale of both foodstuff and tobacco at a convenience store is $346.80.
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Convenience store: sale of foodstuff, tobacco and lunch counter
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You can get a licence for the sale of foodstuff and tobacco and a lunch counter at a convenience store.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Convenience Store Business Licence Application Form for Sale of Foodstuff; Tobacco; Adults Magazines; Adult Videos; Lunch Counter.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Convenience Store Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for the sale of foodstuff and tobacco and a lunch counter at a convenience store is $515.10.
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Newspaper boxes
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You need a licence to install a newspaper box.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Newspaper Box Business Licence Application Form.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for Newspaper Boxes:
- Submit an inventory of proposed box locations by alphabetical street name to the Licensing Officer
- Including: number of boxes, detailed location for each box with street name
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Copy of an insurance policy providing a minimum of $2,000,000 public liability insurance in the joint name of the Applicant and the City of Burlington Office Use
Fees
The annual fee for a newspaper box licence is $53.04 per box.
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Pawnbroker
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You need a licence for the sale of used goods offering a buy-back service.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Pawnbroker Business Licence Application Form.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Pawnbroker Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for a pawnbroker is $261.12.
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Personal services
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You need a licence for personal services, including but not limited to:
- Haircutting
- Nail treatment/manicuring
- Electrolysis
- Tattooing
- Micro-pigmentation
- Body and ear piercing
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Personal Services Business Licence Application Form.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Personal Service Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for personal services is $261.12
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Public assembly: restaurants, take out and lunch counters
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Restaurants, take out restaurants and lunch counters require a licence.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Public Assembly Business Licence Application Form for Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants and Lunch Counters.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Public Assembly Business - Restaurants; Take-out; Lunch Counter; Foodstuff; Caterer:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
- Square footage and description of establishment
Fees
The annual licence fee for restaurants, take out restaurants and lunch counters is $287.64.
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Public assembly: banquet halls and public halls
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You need a licence for banquet halls and public halls.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Public Assembly Business Licence Application Form for Public/Banquet Halls.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Public Assembly Business - Public/Banquet Halls:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
- Detailed floor plan drawings of establishment
- Square footage and description of establishment
Fees
The annual licence fee for banquet and public halls is $193.80.
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Public assembly: billiards, pool halls, pinball and electronic games
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You need a licence for billiards, pool halls, pinball and electronic game establishments, bowling alleys and theatres.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Public Assembly Business Licence Application Form for Billiard/Pool Establishments; Bowling Alleys; Pinball/Electronic Game Machine Establishments; Theatres.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Public Assembly Business - Billiard/Pool Establishments; Bowling Alleys; Pinball; Electronic Game Machine Establishments; Theatres:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
- Detailed floor plan drawings of establishment
- Square footage and description of establishment
Fees
The annual licence fee for billiards, pool halls, pinball and electronic game establishments, bowling alleys and theatres is $261.12.
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Public assembly: night clubs
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You need a licence for night clubs.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Public Assembly Business Licence Application Form for Night Club.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Public Assembly Business - Nightclub:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
- Square footage and description of establishment
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Copy of a Commercial General Liability Insurance policy showing policy effective dates and coverage for bodily injury, property and host liquor liability for minimum of $2,000,000 per occurrence
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Copy of valid Liquor Licence for the premises as issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Fees
The annual licence fee for night clubs is $1,278.06.
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Refreshment vehicles: Class A
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You need a licence for hotdog carts, chip or fry carts and barbeque equipment (maximum of three locations at one time).
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Refreshment Vehicle Business Licence Application Form and Requirements for Refreshment Vehicles Class A; Chip Trucks, Hot-dog Carts and Barbeque Equipment.
Fees
The annual licence fee for hotdog carts, chip carts and barbeque equipment is $392.70.
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Refreshment vehicles: Class B
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You need a licence for ice cream bikes, yogurt or juice carts (non-motorized with prepackaged food only).
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Refreshment Vehicle Business Licence Application Form and Requirements for Refreshment Vehicles Class B; Non-motorized icecream bikes/yogurt/juice carts.
Fees
The annual licence fee for ice cream bikes, yogurt or juice carts is $193.80.
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Refreshment vehicles: Class C
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Catering trucks and ice cream trucks (motorized vehicles with frozen food or packaged food for sale to the public) require a licence.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Refreshment Vehicle Business Licence Application Form and Requirements for Refreshment Vehicles Class C; Catering Trucks and Ice Cream Trucks.
Fees
The annual licence fee for catering trucks and ice cream trucks is $287.64.
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Refreshment vehicles: Class D
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Food trucks require a licence.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Refreshment Vehicle Business Licence Application Form and Requirements for Refreshment Vehicles Class D; Food Trucks.
Fees
The licence fees are food trucks are:
- $99.96/day
- $388.62/month
- $767.04/three months
- $1,416.78/year
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Salvage yards
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Salvage yards require a licence.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Salvage Yard Business Licence Application Form for Salvage Yards.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Salvage Yard Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for salvage yards is $261.12.
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Sale of adult magazines
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You need a licence to sell adult magazines.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Convenience Store Business Licence Application Form for Sale of Foodstuff; Tobacco; Adult Magazines; Adult Videos; Lunch Counter.
Requirements to be submitted at time of application for a Sale of Adult Magazine Business:
- Completed business licence application form (completed and signed by business owner)
- Zoning Clearance Certificate issued indicating that the use for which the business licence application has been made is approved under the Zoning By-Law (must be dated within 12 months of licence application)
- Inspection letter dated within the last 90 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or designate confirming that all necessary inspections have been completed and the Business is in compliance with the requirements of the Region of Halton Health Department
- For further information, contact Halton Region Health Department
905-825-6000 ext 0 or call 311
- Proof of age of business owner (i.e. birth certificate, passport, valid driver’s licence)
- Copy of Master Business Licence and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Documentation that demonstrates the applicant’s right to possess or occupy the premises (signed lease or franchise agreement; letter/email from property owner)
Fees
The annual licence fee for the sale of adult magazines is $193.80.
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Transient trader: general sales
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Transient traders require a sales licence.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Transient Trader Business Licence Application Form and Requirements for General Transient Traders and Door-to-Door Sales.
Fees
The annual fees for a transient trader licence are:
- $104.04/day
- $297.84/month
- $710.94/three months
- $1,264.80/year
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Transient trader: door-to-door sales
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You need a licence to conduct door-to-door sales.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Door-to-Door Sales Business Licence Application Form and Requirements for General Transient Traders and Door-to-Door Sales.
Fees
The annual fees for a transient trader licence are:
- $104.04/day
- $297.84/month
- $710.94/three months
- $1,264.80/year
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Transient trader: Christmas trees
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You need a licence to sell Christmas trees.
Application form and requirements
Contact us for the Christmas Tree Sales Business Licence Application Form and Requirements for Christmas Tree Sales.
Fees
The annual fees for a transient trader licence are:
- $104.04/day
- $297.84/month
- $710.94/three months
- $1,264.80/year
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