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Apply for a salvage yard licence

You need a licence to run a salvage yard in Mississauga.

A salvage yard is an automobile wrecking yard or similar premise that is within an enclosed building or within an area surrounded by a rigid fence which provides a complete visual barrier.

Your licence expires annually, one year from the date it’s issued. A renewal notice will be sent to the email address on file. If no email is available, it’ll be mailed to you.

Requirements

  • Proof you’re 18 years of age or older
  • Articles of incorporation or corporate profile report (not required for sole proprietorships)
  • Business name registration or franchise agreement
  • Government-issued identification card, driver’s licence or Canadian passport
  • Zoning Certificate of Occupancy, minor variance or building permit
  • Certificate of insurance with a minimum of $2 million liability, endorsed to the City of Mississauga
  • Letter of authorization appointing an agent signed by a director or owner to act on their behalf, if required
  • Written approval of the site by the Chief Fire Official or their designate

The site must be inspected by a Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services Officer. We’ll schedule this with you when you apply and pay for a site inspection.

Licence fees

A new licence costs $225.66.

A licence renewal costs $220.04.

A site inspection fee costs $139.26 (HST included).

No HST is charged on licence fees.

How to apply or renew

You can apply for or renew your licence in person or by mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

In person

  1. Complete the business licence application and gather the required documents.
  2. Book an appointment for a new licence or a licence renewal.
  3. Bring your application and supporting documents to your appointment. The Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services office is at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.
  4. Pay the licence and site inspection fees.

By mail

Mail your completed business licence application, the supporting documents and a cheque payable to the City of Mississauga in the amount of the licence and site inspection fees to:

Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services
950 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Mississauga, ON L5C 3B4

Contact us

If you have any questions about licensing your business, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).

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