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The Municipality of Port Hope issues licenses and permits for a variety of purposes. Each one has its own application instructions and associated fees. Click on each link located to the right to view more information for the licences and permits that are available.

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Birth and Death Certificates

Register for birth and death certificates online.

Get your certificates
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Building Permits

Apply for building permits and consultation meetings online.

Get your permits
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Burn Permits

Information about burns and applications to our Fire Administration Office for local burn permits.

Get your burn permit
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Business Licences

Apply for business licenses and permits such as B&B's, taxi's, and food vehicles.

Get your licences
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Dog Licences

Register your perfect pooch for a dog licence online or view information about Port Hope's dog licence by-laws.

Get your dog licence
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Heritage Permits

Changes to heritage homes require approval, which you can apply for here.

Get your heritage permit
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Kennel Licences

Review guidelines on owning, operating, and registering a kennel.

Get your kennel licence
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Fireworks

Find information on the discharging, consumption, and sale of fireworks in Port Hope.

Get your fireworks permit
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Lottery Licence

View regulations on lottery licences, if your organization is eligible, and how to obtain one.

Get your lottery licence
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Marriages

To make your special day official, register for a marriage certificate and view our pre-marriage checklist.

Get your marriage licence
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Planning an Event

Looking to plan an event in Port Hope? View all requirements and complete an application here.

Get your event application
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Planning and Development

View this page for a variety of municipal planning and development application forms.

Find your planning applications
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Plumbing Permits

Visit for information on application forms, fees, and inspections for plumbing and sewage permits.

Get your plumbing permit
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Recreation Assistance Fee

We want you to be able to join in the fun no matter what. Visit this page to learn how.

Find recreation fee forms
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Road Permits

Visit for information on temporarily occupying a road, exemption from heavy load restrictions, or entrance permits.

Get your road permit
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Special Event Signs and Tent

Find information on special event signage and temporary tents.

Get your event signage or tent permit
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Salvage Yard Pemit

For more information on Salvage Yards permits.

Apply for permit
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Line Fencing Act

Building a Fence?  Be sure you know the rules.

Line Fencing Act Info
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Sign and Patio Permits

Learn more about our sign and patio permits

Get your sign or patio permit
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