A Hawkers and Peddlers Licence is required for every person who goes from place to place or to a particular place with goods, wares, merchandise or services for sale (please see end of this section for info on banned door-to-door sales).
The Hawkers and Peddlers Licence is valid for one (1) year and expires on January 31st annually. The fee for the licence is $75 or $70 for a renewal (charges from external agencies may apply).
You Are Required to Submit:
- A completed Application Form.
- A Police Records Check (dated within 90 days and received from the Police Service where you reside)
- Photo identification (driver's licence or passport are accepted).
- Registered business information.
- Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, or eligibility to work in Canada.
- A certificate of general liability insurance ($2,000,000 minimum).
- Zoning approval if stationary (to verify Zoning compliance please contact BWG's Planning Division at 905 775 5369 ext. 1400).
- Site plan (if stationary).
Please make an appointment with our Licensing Officer if you have questions or concerns, or to submit your application.
Door-to-door Sales
As of March 1st 2018, a ban on unsolicited door-to-door sales on select products and services came into effect in Ontario. This means that certain products and services can no longer be offered or sold at your home.
| Restricted products and services |
OR a good or service that performs or combines one or more of the above functions. |
There are some exceptions to the ban including where you already have a contract in place or if you, the consumer, initiate the transaction (calling or emailing a business to come to your home).
For more information, or if you wish to file a complaint about a door-to-door experience, visit Consumer Protection Ontario or call at 1 800 889 9768.
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