Pet Shop, Pet Grooming, Kennel and Boarding Facility permit
This page contains information about applying for pet shops, pet grooming establishments, kennels and animal boarding facilities, all which require a licence to operate in the City of Vaughan.
Apply for a Vaughan licence or check whether a business or event has one!
Other options to apply
In-person or by email
In person or by mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Drop boxes
Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.
By e-mail to: bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation. Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number for staff to collect payment.
If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.