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Applications Licences and Permits

The Town of Shelburne issues a variety of licences and permits. Whether you are renovating your home, getting married or starting a new business, you will need to apply for a Town permit or licence. Review our application instructions to help make this a seamless process.

Birth and death certificates

Apply for a birth or death certificate online through Service Ontario.

Building and renovating permits

Apply for a building permit if you are planning to add a structure to your property or make renovations to the current structure. You will need to get approval from the Town of Shelburne before you can apply for a building permit through the County of Dufferin.

You will need to get approval from the Town of Shelburne before you can apply for a building permit through the County of Dufferin. Review our decks, sheds, fences and pool building guidelines before you start your next project.

Business licences

Starting or running a business in the Town of Shelburne? Make sure you have the proper business licences and permits

Dog tags

All dogs in the Town of Shelburne need a dog tags. Learn how to apply for a dog licence and keep your pet safe.

Lottery Licences

Lottery licences are required for every organization or services group in the Town of Shelburne wishing to sell raffle tickets, 50/50 tickets, break-open tickets or bingo cards.

Application forms are available at Town Hall located at 203 Main St. E. You can stop by from Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 4:30 to fill out a lottery licence application. The licence costs 3% of the total prize value.

Marriage licences

In order to get married in Ontario, you need a valid marriage licence. Learn how to apply for a marriage licence in the Town of Shelburne.

Municipal grant funding application

Apply for municipal grant funding to help support the operational and event expenses of your community group or organization.

To view our municipal grant funding policy please see our policy page.

Planning and development applications

If you're making changes to a property's buildings or land use, check our development and land use guidelines and applications. You should also review the municipal zoning By-law before you apply.

Sign permits

All permanent and mobile signs in the Town of Shelburne require a sign permit. Learn about the permit application process and start advertising your business today!