Business Licences

Who needs a permit?

Any person(s) going from place to place with goods, wares, or merchandise for sale. 

If your business wishes to conduct door-to-door sales in the Municipality of Kincardine, please complete an application for a permit. 

Do charities need a permit?

Permits are not required for religious, political, or registered charities.

How will I know if a permit has been issued to a vendor?

It will be posted here on our website. The issuance of a permit by the Municipality of Kincardine in no way guarantees or endorses the goods, wares, merchandise, or services being provided by the permit holder.

Current Permits Issued:

1. Rogers Communications Canada Inc.
   Contact: Andrew Holder at 416-254-8969
   What: Rogers Wireless and Home Services

What time can door-to-door sales happen?

Person(s) shall not engage in door-to-door sales within the Municipality of Kincardine prior to 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m. of any day.

How should I report door-to-door solicitors without a permit in my neighbourhood?

Call By-Law Enforcement at 226-910-1322. If you are feeling intimidated or pressured, call the Ontario Provincial Police's (O.P.P.) Non-Emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

How can I protect myself against aggressive, unsolicited, and misleading door-to-door sales calls?

• Learn more about the Consumer Protection Act including what products and services cannot be sold door-to-door.
• Learn more about identifying a scam or fraud from the Province of Ontario.

Does the permit mean the Municipality of Kincardine endorses these sales?

No. The issuance of a permit by the Municipality of Kincardine in no way guarantees or endorses the goods, wares, merchandise, or services being provided by the permit holder.

View By-Law No. 1992-38, Licensing of Hawkers and Pedlars for complete details.

A kennel licence is required for more than 3 dogs. The Municipality of Kincardine regulates dog kennel licences.

If you are interested in getting a kennel license please contact the By-Law Compliance Officer before building any type of kennel structure as there are certain zoning requirements and standards in place.

You must have a licence to have a Mobile Watersport Equipment Rental business. These are only valid for an approved area at Station Beach. Types of rentals include paddle boards, surf boards and kite boards.

You apply each year for your licence which is valid from April 1st to November 1st. Your application must include:

• completed application
  
• site location information
• a photo of the site setup with logo, colour scheme, insignia, vehicle, etc.
• valid insurance
• licence fees $419.40

You must have a licence to operate a refreshment vehicle. Refreshment vehicles include food trucks, ice-cream carts, hotdog carts and food trailers. They may be mobile or stay in one spot.

You apply each year for a licence that is valid until December 31st. Your application must include:

• the required licensing fee of $429.90;
• a copy of the motor vehicle registration;
• picture of the vehicle;
• a Food Premises Inspection Report from a local board of health;
• an inspection by a fire department;
• a copy of the Mobile Food Service Equipment Annual Inspection Certificate from the Technical Standards and Safety Equipment (TSSA);
• proof of insurance;
• a signed application;
• other documents as necessary.

You must follow the Municipality of Kincardine Refreshment Vehicle By-law.

Special events

Municipality of Kincardine refreshment vehicle licence holder

You must receive written permission from special event organizers to sell within their event.

Non-licence holders

You must submit a Refreshment Vehicle Special Event Application to the special event organizer. You do not need a Municipality of Kincardine Refreshment Vehicle licence.

You must have a valid municipal taxi driver's licence to operate a taxi, limousine or other car for hire in Kincardine. Each vehicle requires a separate licence. You may not transfer a licence.

You must meet all conditions in the Taxi Licence By-law.

The Kincardine Police Services Board meets to consider issuing a licence when your application is complete.

Application

Your taxi driver's, brokers or owner/operator licence application must include:

• Signed application
• A photo taken by municipal staff
• Current police records check and vulnerable sector check
• Current statement of driving record from the Ministry of Transportation
• Photocopy of your Ontario Driver's Licence (with current address)
• Licence fees

Your Vehicle Licence application must include:

• Signed application
  
• Safety Standards Certificate completed within the last three months
• Vehicle ownership
• Proof of insurance
• Taxi Meter Calibration Certificate
• Licence fees

Your licence is valid until the expiry date on your card.

Please allow up to 90 days for your checks from the Ontario Provincial Police.