Apply for an ice cream truck licence

You must have a licence to own or operate an ice cream truck in Mississauga.

Your licence expires every year on April 30. A renewal notice will be sent to the email address on file. If no email is available, it’ll be mailed to you.


Ice cream truck driver’s licence

Apply for a new licence


Requirements

  • Proof you’re at least 18 years old
  • Proof of eligibility to work in Canada, such as Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status or a valid work permit
  • Valid Ontario driver’s licence (Class G minimum)
  • Ontario driver’s record completed in the last 30 days
  • Certificate of medical fitness issued in the last 30 days proving you’re fit to drive and free from communicable diseases
  • Letter of employment from a licensed ice cream truck owner
  • A photo of you, taken by us if you apply in person or uploaded by you if you apply online, that:
    • Is clear, sharp and in focus with no shadows or glare
    • Has your face and shoulders centred in the photo, looking at the camera with a neutral expression

Licence fees

A new licence costs $198.37.

A licence renewal costs $192.74.

Ice cream truck owner’s licence

Requirements

  • Proof that you’re at least 18 years old
  • Proof of eligibility to work in Canada, such as Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status or a valid work permit
  • Valid Ontario driver’s licence (Class G minimum)
  • Business name registration, articles of incorporation or corporate profile report, if applying as a company
  • Registered declaration of partnership, if applying as a registered partnership
  • Motor vehicle permit from the Ministry of Transportation
  • Lease agreement, if your vehicle is leased
  • Certificate of insurance with a minimum $2 million coverage endorsed to the City of Mississauga
  • Safety standards certificate
  • Health clearance from the Region of Peel

Your ice cream truck must be inspected at the Mobile Licensing Office at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West before your licence can be issued. Book an appointment for your vehicle inspection.


Licence fees

A new licence costs $463.99.

A licence renewal costs $454.99.

Other ways to apply or renew

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

In person

  1. Complete the Owner Licence Application, Driver/Operator Licence Application or Licence Renewal Application.
  2. Gather the required documents and approvals.
  3. Book an appointment for a new licence or licence renewal.
  4. Bring your application and supporting documents to your appointment.
  5. Pay the licence fee.

By mail

Mail your completed Owner Licence Application, Driver/Operator Licence Application or Licence Renewal Application, the required 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).