Applications, Licences and Permits

The City of Peterborough oversees many activities such as businesses, lotteries and group homes though licences. We also organize things like Civic Award nominations and road closures through applications.

Common application forms, licences and permits

Business Licences - Business Licencing By-law 14-080

The City of Peterborough licences the following types of businesses under our Business Licencing By-law 14-080. All applications will be subject to inspections for any building, zoning, health and fire regulations that pertain to the specific type of business. Please note this is not the Provincial registration licence, this is for a municipal licence to operate in the City of Peterborough. You may contact Service Ontario for provincial requirements. Any further questions, please contact the City Clerks Office 705-742-7777 ext.1819.

Building Services and Permits

If you're doing any construction or renovations, you will need to check whether you need a building permit before you can start on the project. You can find information and forms on our Building Services and Permits page.

Civic Awards

Each year, Civic Awards are presented to residents of the City of Peterborough who've made a difference in the community through sports, arts, culture and volunteering. Applications are available in January each year and the awards are presented at a public event in June.

Lottery licences

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) authorizes the City of Peterborough to issue charitable gaming licences to charitable, not-for-profit organizations that demonstrate an eligible mandate, including:

relief of poverty
advancement of education
advancement of religion
other charitable purposes beneficial to the community

Organizations must submit an eligibility package to the City and receive approval prior to applying for a charitable gaming licence.

To apply for eligibility, please complete the Charitable Questionnaire and submit with all required documents to The City Clerks Office. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.

If you have questions please call 705-742-7777 extension 1819 or email krusselle@peterborough.ca

The City of Peterborough issues the following types of charitable gaming Licences:

Bazaar

Bingo

Break-open

Catch the Ace

Raffle

Marriage Licences

To apply for a marriage license visit our Marriage Licences and Ceremonies page.

Group homes

Group homes are licensed by the City of Peterborough. The application to run a Group Home is available at the City Clerk's office or online.

Banners

Community organizations can apply to fly a banner across George Street at Murray Street, across George Street at London Street or across George Street at Ware Street.

Freedom of information request and request for correction to personal information

You can make a request for information held by the City of Peterborough by filling out a Freedom of Information Request Form and submitting it with the $5.00 application fee to the City Clerk's Office.

If you think that personal information the City of Peterborough has about you is wrong or some information is missing, you can request a correction by filling out the Access/Correction Request form, and submitting it with the $5.00 application fee to the City Clerk's Office.

Road closure and event application forms

The festivals, concerts and other special events in Peterborough help make our community vibrant. If you are planning an event, please use our Special Events Planning Guide, which will help you with all the required documentation including our Road Closure Application, and our Temporary Road Occupancy Application.

If you are filming on Peterborough, please complete our Filming Application. Please also see the Guide to Filming in Peterborough.