Licences for Buying and/or Selling Goods
View the current Temporary Licence Exemptions for Peddler Class A (General Peddler) and Class B (Special Event Organizer) Licences
The City administers various licences for businesses that address health and safety issues and provide consumer protection.
View the categories below for further information about Auctioneer, Pawnbroker, Peddler, Second Hand Dealer and Second Hand Dealer - Salvage licences.
Auctioneer |
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An auctioneer means a person who sells or puts up for sale goods, wares, merchandise or effects by public auction. Fees:
To apply for a new Auctioneer Licence, you must submit the following documents:
To renew your Auctioneer Licence, you must submit the following documents:
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Pawnbroker |
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A pawnbroker means a person who carries on the business of taking by way of pawn or pledge any article for the repayment of money lent thereon as defined in the Pawnbrokers Act. Fees:
To apply for a new Pawnbroker Licence, you must submit the following documents:
To renew your Pawnbroker Licence, you must submit the following documents:
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Peddling Goods |
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If you are selling your goods and wares at an event, you will require a Peddler Licence. The type of licence depends on your vendor attendance. Peddler Licence applications must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the event. Under the current Temporary Licence Exemptions, you will only have to pay the Peddler Class A (General Peddler) and Class B (Special Event Organizer) licence fees for the first event you participate in. You will then be able to participate in other special events in Oshawa without additional fees, but you will still need to submit an application and all required documents for each event. For other types of special event licences, you can visit our Special Event Licences webpage for more information.
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Second Hand Dealer |
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A Second Hand Dealer is a person dealing in second hand goods that are acquired from a person who is not a manufacturer or wholesaler. Fees:
To apply for a new Second Hand Dealer Licence, you must submit the following documents:
To renew your Second Hand Dealer Licence, you must submit the following documents:
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Second Hand Dealer - Salvage |
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A person dealing in second hand goods exclusively to wreck, dismantle, and recycle such goods before their disposition. Fees:
To apply for a new Second Hand Dealer - Salvage Licence, you must submit the following documents:
To renew your Second Hand Dealer - Salvage Licence, you must submit the following documents:
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