Apply for a second-hand goods shop licence

You need a licence to run a second-hand goods shop in Mississauga.

A second-hand goods shop mostly buys and sells second-hand goods, including:

• Bicycles
• Bones
• Bottles
• Car tires
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Old metal and other scrap metal
• Rags
• Salvage
• Waste paper
• All other used goods, wares, and merchandise

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 at least 18 years old
• Government-issued identification card such as a driver’s licence, passport or birth certificate (health cards are not accepted)
• Business registration papers such as your articles of incorporation, business name registration, franchise agreement or master business name registration
• Zoning Certificate for permitted use of location
• A letter of authorization signed by the owner or director of the business, appointing an agent to act their behalf, if required

Licence fees

A new licence costs $ 267.87.

A licence renewal costs $ 259.71.

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 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 fee 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).