Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of St. Marys, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 32-85 - Hawkers and Pedlars and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Fee: $250.00 for persons not resident continuously for at least one year; $100-00 for persons resident continuously for at least one year. Who must license: Every person who goes from place to place or to a particular place with goods for sale, or carries samples for later delivery.
By-law 32-85 - Hawkers and Pedlars
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 1
who must license
Every person who goes from place to place or to a particular place with goods for sale, or carries samples for later delivery.
s. 1
fee
$250.00 for persons not resident continuously for at least one year; $100-00 for persons resident continuously for at least one year
s. 2; s. 3
renewal
valid only from date of issue until December 31st of the year of its issue
s. 4
scout note
1985 by-law licensing, regulating and governing hawkers and pedlars; exempts wholesale/retail dealers and sellers of own produce. Linked from the Town licences page; not confirmed still in force.
By-law 49 of 2012 - Taxi By-law
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2(a)
who must license
Taxicab owners and taxicab drivers; accessible taxicab drivers.
s. 2(a); s. 8; s. 46
fee
Taxi- Owner's Licence & First Vehicle: $100.00 per year; Taxi- Each Additional Vehicle: $50.00 per year; Taxi - Driver: $50.00 per 2-year period; Replacement of lost or damaged plates: $10.00
Schedule "A"
renewal
expires one year from date issued
s. 14
scout note
Licenses, regulates and governs taxis in St. Marys; vehicles and operators must be licensed.
Persons selling or offering refreshments to the public from any refreshment vehicle within the Town of St. Marys
s. 2(1)
fee
As prescribed in the Town's Fees By-law, as amended; daily licences also available; fee exemptions for Public Events run by existing St. Marys food/beverage owners and by service clubs/registered charities benefiting Town residents
s. 3.1(b); s. 3.1(t); s. 8.0
renewal
Annual; expires December 31 of the year issued
s. 6.0(1)
scout note
Town of St. Marys by-law (Municipal Act s.150-151) licensing refreshment vehicles; owners apply at least one month ahead of events.
Applications, Permits & Licences
Town page listing taxi, refreshment vehicle, lottery, animal and marriage licences.