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Apply for a refreshment cycle licence

You must have a licence to own and operate a refreshment or ice cream cycle in Mississauga.

Your licence will expire 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.

Requirements

  • Proof that you’re at least 15 years old
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status or a valid work permit
  • Articles of incorporation and/or business registration documents, if applying as a company
  • A copy of the registered declaration of partnership, if applying as a registered partnership
  • Certificate of medical fitness issued in the last 30 days proving you’re free from communicable diseases
  • Certificate of insurance with a minimum $2 million coverage and endorsed to the City of Mississauga
  • A list of items for sale from the cycle
  • Health inspection from the Region of Peel

Your cycle 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 $202.03.

A licence renewal costs $188.24.

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 Owner 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 required documents to your appointment.
  5. Pay the licence fee.

Your cycle can be inspected at the same time if you bring it to your appointment.

By mail

Mail your completed Owner 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).

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