Licences, Permits & Applications

Marriage Licences & Certificates

Getting married? Every marriage in Ontario requires a marriage licence before the actual ceremony takes place.  

Information on Marriage Licences & Certificates

Birth Registration & Certificates

Welcome baby! Details on how to obtain a birth certificate for your new bundle of joy.

Information on Birth Certificates & Registration

Registering Your Pet

All pets over the age of 6 months are required to be licenced.  Fees are reduced for spayed or neutered pets.

Registering Your Pet Brochure
Pet Licence Application Form

Building Permits & Applications

Looking to do some renovations or build a shed?  A permit might be required.

Information on Building Permits

Registering Your Business

Starting a business?  Most businesses require a City of Barrie business licence to operate.

Information on Business Licences

City Hall Room Bookings

Registered charities and not-for-profit organizations are able to book a meeting room at City Hall.  Find out more.

City Hall Room Booking Application

BACTS Application

The Barrie Accessible Community Transportation Service (BACTS) is a specialized bus transportation service operated to assist those persons with mobility difficulties. Service is temporary or permanent, depending on the user's eligibility.

BACTS Application Form

Registering Your Two-Unit House 

The City of Barrie requires every two-unit house within the city to be registered. As part of the registration process, the City will confirm that the two-unit house is legal under the City’s Zoning Bylaw, and that the house complies with several health and safety regulations.

Information on Registering Your Two-Unit House

Vacancy Rebate Program

Are you a commercial or industrial property owner looking for information on the vacancy rebate program? See the guidelines and application form.

Vacancy Rebate Program Application
Vacancy Rebate Program Guidelines

Right Of Way Activity Permit

You need a permit to undertake any activity within a right of way or on public lands within the City of Barrie.

Right of Way Activity Permit

Outdoor Burning Permit

If you want to enjoy an outdoor fire this year, you are required to have a fire permit. 

More information here

Over-Sized Load Permits

Find out the details on how to obtain a single or annual oversize load permit.

Lottery Licenses

Did you know it is illegal to conduct a lottery without a licence?  Find out more and ensure you meet the provincial criteria.

More information on the Lottery Licensing By-law.

Handicap Parking Authorization

To permit law enforcement officers to enter a property for the purpose of enforcement with respect to the parking of vehicles in the designated handicap parking spaces.

Handicap Parking Authorization Form

Minor Variance Application

If you are looking to construct, renovate or alter a building in a way that does not meet with the City’s zoning by-law you need permission from the City first.

Minor Variance Application Form

Fire Route Authorization Form

Fire Route Authorization Form

Zoning By-law Amendment Form

All the information you need to make an application to the City for an Official Plan amendment or a Zoning By-law amendment.

Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Form

Sign Permits

Before you put up any sign including garage sale or birthday signs, review the City’s sign bylaw and see if you might need a sign permit first.

Sign Permits Online Application

Liquor Licence Application

Applying for a Liquor Licence for your establishment? Download the Liquor Licence Application Questionnaire to get started.

Encroachments and Release of Easements

Does your porch or garage encroach on City lands? You need to enter into an encroachment agreement to permit an encroachment. Do you want to install a pool and you have an easement that conflicts? Apply to determine if the easement can be released. 

Application for Encroachment Agreement