Business Licensing

You will need a licence for your vehicle-based business in the City of Markham. The rules are set out in the Mobile Licensing By-law 2022-20 [PDF]. Here are the businesses that need licences:

• Driving Instructor [PDF]

• Driving School (Application available upon request)
  

• Refreshment Vehicle Operator [PDF]

• Personal Transportation Company [PDF]

• Taxi Plate Holder [PDF]

• Taxi Brokerage Owner [PDF]
  

• Taxi Driver [PDF]

• Taxi Driver Medical Form [PDF]

• Limousine Owner (Application available upon request)

• Limousine Driver (Application available upon request)

Please review the application forms listed above for your licence type, please fill it out and gather all of the supporting documents listed on the application. For applications that are not listed please e-mail licensingfc@markham.ca.

Your application must include all the documents listed on the application form.

Partial or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A licensing officer will contact you once your application has been approved to book an appointment, as walk-ins at the counter are not permitted and applications will not be accepted.

Please contact licensingfc@markham.ca for further details and instructions on how to apply for a licence.

You will need a licence for your stationary business in the City of Markham. The rules are set out in By-Law 2018-90 [PDF]. Here are the businesses that need licences:

• Adult Entertainment Parlour (Goods) 

• Adult Entertainment Parlour (Services) 

• Auctioneers 

• Billiards, Bagatelle Establishments & Bowling Alleys 

• Body Rub Parlours 

• Clothing Donation Bins 

• Driveway Paving Contractors

• Dry Cleaning Depots 

• Firework Sales Permit

• Food Premises — Eating Establishments

• Food Premises — Food Stuffs 

• Golf Driving Ranges 

• Horse Riding Establishments 

• Kennel

• Mobile Sign Installers

• Personal Service Shop

• Places of Amusement

• Places of Amusement (Video Arcades)

• Places of Amusement (Carnivals)

• Public Garages

• Public Halls

• Retailers of Second Hand Goods

• Salvage Shops and Yards

• Special Sales Licence

• Temporary Vendors

• Tobacco Shops

For all applications that are listed please e-mail licensingfc@markham.ca.

Your application must include all the documents listed on the application form.

Partial or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A licensing officer will contact you once your application has been approved to book an appointment, as walk-ins at the counter are not permitted and applications will not be accepted.

Please contact licensingfc@markham.ca for further details and instructions on how to apply for a licence.

In order to pay online, you will need the Bill Number and Folder Number as indicated on your renewal notice.  These numbers can be found on the top right corner of your renewal notice.

Online Payment

After completion of this online request and payment confirmed, your business licence will be emailed to you.

Contact the City of Markham Business Licensing Department at licensingfc@markham.ca for any changes to your business licence or for further information. 

To file a complaint, or to request an investigation of a possible Licensing violation, please send an email to licensingfc@markham.ca or call 905.477.5530 and a Call Centre representative will be able to assist you.

Please note that the City of Markham does not respond to anonymous complaints or requests for investigations and we reserve the right to determine the appropriate enforcement response to any complaint or request. Complainants will be required to provide their name, address, telephone number or email address in case follow-up is required by the investigating officer.

Note - Complainant’s personal information is kept confidential.

The following list comprises contractors licensed with the City of Markham for driveway work.

If a member of the public wishes to contact any of these companies, you may do so by conducting an online search for further information.

Please note that this list is provided for public reference only and does not constitute an endorsement of the companies listed.

Driveway Contractor licences expire annually on March 31st.

Last updated February 26, 2024