Business Licensing - Government

“Providing protection to businesses and residents alike”

If you have any questions or need help, contact [email protected] or by phone at 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK ext. 1357. We are happy to help you with the application process.

Regulations

The fundamental principles for business licensing are to protect the community against infractions related to:

Nuisance control
Public health and safety
Consumer protection

By-Law 2020-17 outlines the regulations that must be met when you apply for a business licence. Click on the schedules below for more information on the areas in which Norfolk County requires businesses to be licensed.

Schedule 1: Pedlars
Schedule 2: Auction and Flea Market Sales
Schedule 3: Amusements
Schedule 4: Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts
Schedule 5: Mobile Food Premise
Schedule 6: Food Premise
Schedule 7: Pawnbrokers/Seller of Used Goods
Schedule 8: Salvage Yards
Schedule 9: Personal Aesthetic Services
Schedule 10: Taxicabs and Limousines
Schedule 11: Friday the 13^th and Thursday the 12^th Events
Schedule 12: Personal Watercraft Rentals

Application Process and Licensing Fees

Processing times for licenses require a minimum of 15 business days to allow for circulation and approval from appropriate departments and agencies.

Applications are available at all Norfolk County Customer Service Centres. Applications can be submitted via email at [email protected] or by mail to the Clerks and By-law Department located at:

County Administration Building
50 Colborne Street South
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4H3
Phone: 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK

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Liquor Licensing

Liquor Licensing Application

Temporary Outdoor Patio Permits

For information related to temporary outdoor patio permits please visit the Patio webpage. Please note that businesses must have a valid municipal Business Licence to apply for a temporary patio permit.