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.

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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. 

Email

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.