Applications, Licences and Permits

Annual barge permits

Download the Annual Barge Application and Permit Form. Submit the completed application by email to environment and infrastructure staff.

Backyard hens

The City of Orillia has permanently established a licensing by-law to allow for backyard hens for qualifying properties. Visit the animals, pets and wildlife page or complete the application.

Building permits

Visit the permits and inspections page to learn more about building in Orillia or visit the online portal to submit an application.

Business licences

Start your own business in Orillia. Connect with our Economic Development team by visiting the Start a business web page.

Commissioning of Oaths

Commissioning services is by appointment only. See the commissioning of oaths page for more details.

Dogs and dog licenses

Visit the animals, pets and wildlife page to learn more about owning a dog in Orillia or complete the application for your lifetime dog tag.

Entrance permit

Download the Entrance Permit Application. Submit the completed application to by email to development and infrastructure planning staff, or in-person to the City Centre.

Facility Rental Permits

Planning a meeting, event, performance, or community gathering? The City of Orillia offers a variety of rental spaces, including the Council Chamber at Orillia City Centre, cultural venues at the Orillia Opera House and Leacock Museum, as well as recreation facilities and parks through recreation facility rentals.

Fundraising tag days

Email your request to the mayor's office 2 weeks prior to your fundraising event. 

Insurance claims

Learn about submitting a claim to the City through our File a Claim webpage.

Liquor licences

Visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) website to apply for a liquor sales licence. Or if you are looking for a liquor licence for a special occasion, visit special occasion permits page on the AGCO website.

Logo use

Any use or reproduction of the City of Orillia is prohibited unless expressed permission by the City of Orillia is received. Organizations approved to use the logo can request the files to use in promotional materials through the logo use application form. Logo use must be approved by the Corporate Communications division once proofs are available prior to publication.

Lottery licences

Find out of your event qualifies for a lottery licence by visiting our lottery licensing web page.

Marriage licences

Learn about what you need to do before you marry and how to obtain your marriage licence.

Over-Dimensional Vehicle and Load Permit

Download the Over-Dimensional Vehicle and Load Permit. Submit the completed application by email to environment and infrastructure staff.

Parade permit

Complete the online Parade Permit Application Form at least 60 days before the event.

Road occupancy permits

Download the Road Occupancy Application and Permit Form. Submit the completed application by email to environment and infrastructure staff.