Apply for an automobile service station licence

You need a licence to run an automobile service station in Mississauga.

An automobile service station is a building or part of a building that services vehicles and is open to the public. The types of services include washing, repairing, maintaining, fueling, leasing, selling or displaying a vehicle. The station may be a gas bar, car wash, body shop or general or specialty repair shop.

There are five classes of service stations and one business may have multiple classifications:

• Class A is a location where parts, tires, fuel, lubricants, and fluids for motor vehicles are stored, used or sold, and motor vehicles are maintained or repaired
• Class B is a location that repairs and stores vehicles and also stores and sells gasoline or oils
• Class C is a location for buying and selling new or used motor vehicles
• Class D is a location for parking or storing motor vehicles
• Class E is a car wash

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 (a minor variance or building permit may be required)
• Letter of authorization appointing an agent signed by a director or owner to act on their behalf, if required

Additional documents may be requested.

Licence fees

Class A and B licences cost $267.87. The fee to renew is $259.71.

Class C, D and E licences cost $301.64. The fee to renew is $294.88.

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 and approvals.
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

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 fee to:

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

Contact us

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