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Pickering issues a variety of licenses, including those shown below.
Business Type | Fees | Application | Governing By-law |
Adult Video | $1,500.00 | Adult Video Store Licence | Video By-law |
Automobile Wrecking Yard | $20.00 | Business Licence | Business By-law |
Boarding Kennel | $250 per year $50.00 late renewal penalty |
Boarding Kennel Licence | Boarding Kennel By-law |
Breeder | $250 per year $50.00 late renewal penalty |
Breeder Licence | Breeder By-law |
Carnival | $100.00 for first day and $50.00 for each subsequent day |
Carnival Licence | Carnival By-law |
Hawker & Peddler | $20 - per day/per location or $250 - per calendar year for stationary use |
Hawker & Peddler Licence | Hawker & Peddler By-law |
Home-Based Business | $50.00 | Home-Based Business Application | Home-Based Business Licensing By-law |
Horse Riding Establishments | $250.00 initial licence $50.00 late fee |
Horse Riding Establishment Licence | Horse By-law |
Markets | $200.00 day if <100 stalls $1000.00 day if >100 stalls |
Business Licence | Business By-law |
Petshop | $250 per year $50.00 late renewal penalty |
Pet Shop Licence | Pet Shop By-law |
Public Halls | $10.00 | Business Licence | Business By-law |
Refreshment Vehicle Licence | $250 per year | Hawker & Peddler By-law |
Dog/Cat Licenses
The City of Pickering requires that all dogs and cats be licensed on an annual basis. By licensing your pet, you increase their chance of being reunited with you should they ever get lost. Please see the Animal Services page for details.
Lottery Licenses
The City of Pickering issues lottery licenses only for charitable gaming events. "Charitable gaming" refers to lottery schemes permitted by a licence under the Criminal Code of Canada. These may include: bingos, raffles, break open tickets.
Municipal Licences
- bingo events with prize board $5,500 and under
- media bingo events
- raffle for total prizes $50,000 and under
- all break open not licensed by province
- bazaars
Provincial Licences
- bingo events with prize board over $5,500
- super jackpot games
- raffle for total prizes over $50,000
- provincial break open
- all Monte Carlo events
- all lottery schemes conducted in unorganized territories
- all lottery schemes at a designated Fair or Exhibition or at a Public Place of Amusement
- break Open Ticket Sellers
More information about Provincial Licences
Who can get a licence to conduct a lottery scheme?
Canada's Criminal Code permits charitable and religious organizations to conduct a lottery scheme to raise funds pursuant to a license being issued. Organizations must have demonstrated a charitable or religious mandate to qualify.
"Charitable" refers to organizations which provide programs for:
- the relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- other charitable purposes beneficial to the community
The following are pre-requisites to be considered eligible for a lottery license:
- organizations must be at least 1 year old
- The organization must have a business in Ontario, demonstrate that its purpose is to provide charitable services in Ontario and use proceeds for objects or purposes which benefit Ontario residents
The primary purposes of an organization are determined by:
- the organization's mandate, as set out in its incorporation documents
- the objects of the organization as described in its application for license
- the services provided by the organization to the community
What types of organizations are not charitable for lottery licensing purposes?
Types of organizations which cannot be considered charitable include:
- social clubs
- professional associations, unions, employee groups
- elected representative groups including municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments
- government ministries, agents or bodies
- political lobby groups
- political parties
- adult hobby groups
- private sports clubs (e.g. golf / curling)
- adult sports teams
How do I apply?
Applications are available in the Clerk's Office, Civic Complex, One The Esplanade during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). Complete and return the application with the appropriate fees. A minimum of 2 weeks is required to process a lottery application.
Taxi License
To be a Taxicab Driver, Taxicab Owner, or Taxicab Broker operating within the City of Pickering, you must qualify and acquire a valid licence. Applicants must apply to the Clerk's Office, Civic Complex, One the Esplanade.
NOTE: It takes a minimum of 2 days to process a taxicab licence application.
Necessary Documentation
- Proof of registration in Taxicab Driver Testing & Training Program (Proof of completion for renewal)
- Valid Ontario Driver's Licence (G class or better)
- MTO - Driver Record
- Criminal Information Abstract- if any charges or convictions appear, staff will determine eligibility
- Fee:
Applicant Amount Term Taxicab Driver $100.00 Two-year Licence Taxicab Owner $250.00 (Renewal) Renewed Annually Taxicab Broker $150.00 (Renewal) Renewed Annually