The Town of Georgina licenses, regulates and governs certain types of businesses operating within the Town for the purpose of public health and safety, consumer protection and nuisance prevention.
We know how confusing it can be to get a business licence. To help simplify the process the Town offers the application process online through our online application portal.
Through this program you can apply for:
- Adult Entertainment Facility
- Adult Entertainment Parlour
- Body Rub Parlour
- Exhibitions and Festivals
- Fireworks
- Hawker & Pedlar
- Horse Riding Establishment
- Kennel
- Refreshment Vehicle
- Salvage Yard
- Second-Hand Goods
- Special Sales
- Taxi
- Urban Hens
Paying for a business licence
To pay your fees for any application supported by our online form portal, you can make payment through Credit Card online and through Service Georgina.
Payment instructions
Credit card through the online application
The Town of Georgina has partnered with Stripe, a third-party service provider, to bring you the convenience of paying online. This service fee is 2.9 percent plus 30 cents per transaction and must be paid by the applicant.
Through Service Georgina
To process your payment, please visit the Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Rd. Keswick, Ontario L4P 3G1, or email Service Georgina or call 905-476-4301 ext. 3005. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Licence Help
If you need help with your application process one of the Town's Licensing Coordinators can help you to make sure you fill out the application completely. The Town's Licensing Coordinators can be reached at 905-476-4301 for further information.
Licensed businesses in Georgina
If you have any questions regarding business licensing, please contact one of the Licensing Coordinators in the Clerk's office at 905-476-4301.
Events and Festivals
If you are hosting an event within the Town of Georgina, you can use the festival and event permit application as a planning resource.
Fireworks
Residents can set off fireworks without a licence only on Victoria Day and Canada Day. To set off fireworks on any other day, you will need a licence.
Learn more about firework safety.
Urban Farming
The Town of Georgina does allow residents to raise hens in an urban environment. For more information, check out the dedicated Urban Hens page.
Short-Term Rental Accommodations
Any short-term rental accommodation operating in the Town is required to be licensed. For more information, check out the dedicated Short-term Rental Accommodation page.
Alternate application formats
Business Establishments
- Adult Entertainment Facility
- Adult Entertainment Parlour
- Body Rub Parlour
- Hawker & Pedlar
- Horse Riding Establishment
- Kennel
- Refreshment Vehicle
- Salvage Yard
- salvage_application.pdfsalvage_application.pdf
- Second-Hand Goods
- Special Sales
Events and Festivals
Taxis, Limos, Other
- Taxi driver renewal application
- New taxi driver application
- Taxi Broker New Application
- Broker Renewal Application
- Taxi Plate New Application
- Taxi Plate Renewal Application
- Taxi Plate Extention
- Taxi Priority List
- Limo Company
- Limo Driver
- Limo Plate