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There are certain instances where you will need an application, licence or permit in order to comply with the Town's by-laws. The most commonly requested forms are listed below along with important information for each one. Please review the Consolidated Fees and Charges document for a comprehensive list of all of the Town's applications, licences and permits.
Building Permit Information
Click Here for all Building Permit Information
Please refer to the Busking By-law No. 4534, as amended, for rules and regulations, and; reference the Fees and Charges By-law No. 3675, Schedule "E" for permit fees.
Please complete the Busking Application to obtain approval. Bring or send it to Director of Development and Protective Services, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9
Heritage Permit
You will be required to obtain approval from Council or designate if you want to undertake any work on a heritage property that will affect its architectural character.
Please note that building permits or sign permits may be required.
Please use the Heritage Permit Application to obtain approval. There is no fee for a Heritage Permit.
Lottery Licensing - charitable gaming
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) is responsible for administering the lottery licensing program in the province. Municipalities and the AGCO are responsible for issuing lottery licences to eligible charitable and religious organizations.
The Town of Perth has licensing authority for:
bingo events, with prize boards of up to $5,500;
media bingo events with prizes up to $5,500;
break open tickets for local organizations;
raffle lotteries for total prizes of $50,000 and under; and
bazaar lotteries which include: wheels of fortune with a maximum bet of $2.00, raffles not exceeding $500, and bingo events up to $500.
Eligible charitable and religious organizations may be licenced to conduct lotteries.
An organization may be eligible if the organization:
has been in existence for at least one (1) year;
has a place of business in Ontario;
demonstrates that it is established to provide charitable services in Ontario and;
uses proceeds for objects or purposes which benefit Ontario residents.
Lottery Licensing Policy Manual - information on conducting and managing lotteries
Charitable Gaming Lottery Licence Fees
A marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for 90 days (three months) from the date of issue. If you plan to marry outside of the province or the country, be sure to verify the requirements for the appropriate jurisdiction.
Apply for a marriage licence
Follow these steps to apply for a marriage licence:
Fill out a Marriage Licence Application Form [PDF] .
Both parties must sign the application.
Gather identification documents for you and your partner and, if it applies, proof of divorce.
Bring the application form and original documents to Town Hall. Please allow one hour for processing. Applications submitted after 3:00pm will be ready for pick up the following day.
Pay the $159.10 application fee.
Identification Documents
Two pieces of original valid identification for both parties are required. Photocopies will not be accepted. If any of your identification is in a language other than English or French, you must present it with an official translation of the document.
The first piece of identification must be any of the following:
a government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
a valid passport;
a record of immigrant landing;
a Canadian citizenship card.
The second piece of identification must be in the form of government-issued photo identification, including:
a valid driver's licence;
a valid Ontario Photo Card
a BYID age-of-majority-card.
**Health cards are not accepted as identification.
If you are divorced
If you were divorced in Canada, you must show the original or court-certified copy of the decree absolute, final judgment or certificate of divorce. Certified copies can be obtained at the court that granted the divorce. Photocopies are not accepted.
If you were divorced outside of Canada, you must get authorization from the Office of the Registrar General before you can get a marriage licence. This process may take a few weeks. Contact the Office of the Registrar General at 1-800-461-2156 for more details.
More information about getting married in Ontario.
Weddings in Perth
Open Air Burning Permit (includes campfires)
Open Air Burning By-law (Please note: the Fire Permit application is on page 7 within this document link).
Important information about open air burning, including backyard campfires, is included in the document above. Please ensure you read it in its entirety to ensure that you are complying with the by-law and to avoid incurring any fines.
Merchandise Displays
An approved application is required in order to erect any merchandis display in the Town of Perth. The application review process ensures that all displays will be installed in proper locations and in accordance with the by-law.
New Merchandise Display Application
Online Merchandise Display Renewal - Displays on Town Property (Submit Electronically)
Online Merchandise Display Renewal - Displays on Private Property (Submit Electronically)
Sign Permit
An approved application is required in order to erect any sign in the Town of Perth. The application review process ensures that all signs will be constructed and installed in accordance with the safety standards in place.
General Sign Permit Application
New Sandwich Board Sign Permit Application
Sandwich Board Sign Renewal Application Form
Taxi and Limousine Licensing
An approved applicaition is required for all Taxi and Limousine services within the Town of Perth.
Taxi Driver/Limousine Driver Licenseing Application (Indivduals)
Taxi Company Licensing Application (Fleet Owners)