Welcome to our Permit and Licensing Portal. We’re working to modernize how we serve and interact with our clients, implementing new, more streamlined ways, to apply for permits, licences and other applications. Use the portal to make applications, pay related fees, and track the process of submissions in one-easy-to-use system.

What’s currently included?

We’re working on wrapping more of our planning, building, and licensing applications into the portal.

You can use the portal to:

  • Apply for a new business licence
  • Renew a business licence
  • Submit Planning Research Requests
  • Submit Permitted Use and Zoning Letter Requests
  • Submit Zoning and Building Compliance Certificate Requests
  • Submit Municipal Address Change Applications
  • Access and download approved documents related to the above
  • Make payments related to the above

Learn more

Have a question? Want to learn more before diving in? Check out our user guides below to learn more:

Access the portal

Follow the link below to access the portal. If you are renewing your business license, please ensure you register with the same email we have on file for your existing license. If you are unsure of which email address was used, please contact the Licencing Clerk at business@sarnia.ca or 519-332-0330 extension 3350

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