General Licence Information
The City Clerk's office issues general licences for various types of businesses operating within Sault Ste. Marie.
Persons carrying on business without the required licence could be subject to prosecution.
Below is a list of businesses that require a general licence and the applicable fee.
Please note: An appointment is required for services of the Clerk's Department and please contact Nancy Novello at 705-759-2684 or
n.novello@cityssm.on.ca to set up an appointment for Licencing related inquiries.
Adult Entertainment Operator
Initial Fee: $2,150 per year
Expiry Date: Calendar year
By-law 2002-165
Application
Adult Parlour Owner/Operator
Initial Fee: $2,150 per year
Expiry Date: Calendar year
By-law 2002-165
Application
Amusement Arcade
Broker
Initial Fee: $400 per year (Including 1 vehicle)
Renewal Fee: $100
Expiry Date: March 30
By-law 2011-161
Initial Fee: Resident-N/A and Non-Resident see Bylaw 2022-189 - Schedule "A"
Expiry Date: Calendar year
By-law 2022-189
Application
Initial Fee: $30 per year
Expiry Date: Calendar year
By-law 2003-54
Application
Rideshare Driver
Initial Licence Fee $40.00
Renewal Licence Fee $25.00
By-law 2011-161
Application
Rideshare Vehicle
Initial Licence Fee $100.00
Renewal Licence Fee $50.00
Vehicle Replacement Licence Fee $25.00
By-law 2011-161
Rideshare Owner
Initial Licence Fee $400.00-includes 1 new vehicle
Renewal Licence Fee $100.00
By-law 2011-161
Vehicle for Hire
Initial Fee: $100 per year (Brand new vehicle)
Renewal Fee: $50 (Vehicle Replacement fee $25)
Expiry Date: March 30
By-law 2011-161
Initial Fee: $40
Renewal Fee: $25 (Replacement fee $15)
Expiry Date: March 30
By-law 2011-161
Initial Fee: $400 per year (Including 1 Vehicle)
Renewal Fee: $100
Expiry Date: March 30
By-law 2011-161