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Applications, Licences and Permits

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The following are the most frequently requested applications, forms and permits. For more information or to acquire hard copy versions of any application, form or permit, please visit the Municipal Office.

Birth & Death Certificates

Birth Certificates 

Birth Registrations and Certificates are delivered by Service Ontario. Hard copies of the Statement of Live Birth form and Request for Birth Certificate form are available at the Municipal Office.

Death Certificates 

In the event of a death, a family member or executor with the help of the funeral director, completes the Statement of Death with information about the deceased. Once completed, the Statement of Death is submitted by the funeral director to the local municipal clerk’s office for registration. 

Once a death is registered, you may apply for a death certificate online or by visiting a Service Ontario location.

Building & Sign Permits 

 How do I apply for a Building or Sign Permit?

  1. Fill out an Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish 
  2. Include site and construction plans with your completed application form 
  3. Submit your completed application to the Huron East Building Department

Visit our Building and Renovating page for more information. 

Burn Permits & Open Air Burning 

Please complete our online Burn Permit Application Form at least 24 hours prior to the start of your burn.  

Please visit our Fire Services page for more information on Burn Permits and Open Air Burning. 

Council Delegation Request

Please ensure the Council Delegation Request Form is completed, with an attachment outlining your request for a Council delegation. This Request Form must be received by the Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m.  on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting. The Request must be delivered by email, fax or in person.

Dog Licensing

You can apply for or renew a Dog License using our online Dog License Form.   

To view current Dog Tag Licensing information, please visit our Animal Control & Services page.

Entrance Permits 

All new access points for laneways, driveways and field entrances require an entrance permit. The completed form and fee must be submitted to the Public Works office for approval. 

Entrance Permit Guidelines

Application

Municipal Consent

Municipal Consent is the municipality’s authorization for a utility to occupy a specific location(s) within the municipalities right-of-way. Municipal Consent will only be issued to utility companies, commissions, agencies, other municipalities, or private applicants who have a municipal access agreement with the municipality applied to. Working in the Right of Way is subject to a Work in Right-of-Way permit.

Municipal Consent Permit

Work in Right-of-Way

A Work in Right-of-Way Permit relates to any activity that results in traffic disruption, including bins, materials and equipment blocking lanes, or the cutting, excavation, boring, filling, additions, or altering in any way, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, ditches, trails, and other areas within the right-of-way. A traffic plan in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Book 7, Temporary Conditions for traffic plan instructions, may be required.

Work in Right-of-Way Permit

Heritage Application

Apply to the Heritage Advisory Committee if you are looking to make alterations to your heritage designated property. More details can be found on the Heritage and History web page. 

Application for a Heritage Property

Kennel Licenses

Requirements for operating a Kennel within Huron East can be found in Sect. 7, By-law 077-2022.

To obtain a Kennel License, please submit an application to the Municipal Clerk.  Once approved by the Clerk, the By-law Enforcement Officer will be in contact with you to arrange a date/time for an initial Kennel inspection.  After inspection you can arrange to visit town hall to pay the $150.00 fee and obtain a permit. 

Kennel Licenses need to be renewed annually following inspection by the Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer. 

Lottery Licenses

All organizations interested in conducting a Lottery in Huron East must complete an Lottery Licensing Eligibility Review.

To be eligible for a lottery license, an applicant must qualify as either an eligible charitable organization or as a non-profit organization with charitable purposes or objectives including;

  • the relief of poverty
  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of religion or
  • other charitable purposes beneficial to the community

Once an organization is deemed eligible, a Lottery License Application form can be completed. All organizations that have already completed the eligibility process can submit a completed application directly to the Clerks Office for review. Please visit AGCO Terms and Conditions for information on how to conduct and manage Lottery events. 

 

Lottery License Applications issued by the Municipality include:

  • Raffle (50/50) 
  • Break Open Tickets (Nevada Tickets) 
  • Catch the Ace (Progressive Lottery)
  • Blanket Raffle

The lottery license fee, set by the Province, is based on 3% of the total prize value. All lottery license fees are payable by cheque drawn on the lottery trust account from the charitable organization that is applying for the license. All cheques must be made payable to the Municipality of Huron East. Payment must be received before a Lottery License is issued. 

Once the Lottery event is complete, a Lottery Report must be completed and sent to the Municipality within 30 days of the event. Please complete the Lottery Report that coincides with your Lottery event.

  • Raffle Lottery Report
  • Break Open Ticket Lottery Report 
  • Catch the Ace Lottery Report
  • Blanket Raffle Lottery Report

Please contact the Municipal Office if you have questions on how to complete your Lottery License Application or Lottery Report.

Marriage Licences
Couples wishing to be married in Ontario must complete a Marriage Licence Application form.  

The completed application must be submitted, along with the appropriate identification for both parties as follows: 

  • 2 original pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification for each person getting married must include their photo.

Examples of government-issued identification include:

  • government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
  • valid passport
  • record of immigrant landing
  • Canadian Citizenship Card
  • valid driver's licence
  • valid Ontario Photo Card

Applicants are encouraged to email a copy of their application form to the Municipal Clerk and schedule an appointment time. ID and payment will be required at the time of pick up. 

Marriage Licence Requirements:

No person under 16 years of age may be married in Ontario. An applicant that is 16 or 17 years of age is required to have both parents or guardian(s) written consent.

For applicants divorced in Canada, include an original or court-certified copy of the Final Decree, Final Judgment or Certificate of Divorce with the application. This certificate will have a seal and original signature. No photocopies will be accepted.

  • If the divorce was granted outside of Canada, please review Service Ontario's Getting Married in Ontario page.

The marriage ceremony must take place within 3 months of the date of the issue of the marriage license.

Please contact the Municipal Office in advance to ensure that someone is available to issue the licence when you arrive.  

The fee for a Marriage Licence is $120.00 payable to the Municipality of Huron East by cash, debit or cheque.  


Marriage Commissioners

Cathy Elliott

519-851-6408 (Cell)                             

519-522-1323 (Home)   

Email Cathy                     

 

Floyd Herman 

519-606-2468

Email Floyd

 

Sandra Waytowich

519-590-2674

Email Sandra

 

Sherrie Oliver

519-955-1575

Email Sherrie         

 

Conlan Melady

Email Conlan                    

Property Taxes & Utilities

Pre-Authorized Payment Plans

The Municipality of Huron East provides the option of Pre-Authorized Payment plans on both Property Tax and Utility accounts. 

Complete the Tax: Pre-Authorized Payment Enrollment Form or the Utility: Pre-Authorized Payment Enrollment Form and return to the Municipal Office, along with a void cheque, to enroll.           

E-Send

The Municipality also offers E-Send as an option for Property Tax and Utility accounts. 

Please complete the E-Send Enrollment Form to start receiving your property tax and utility bills electronically.               

Refreshment Vehicles

Refreshment Vehicles are regulated and licensed under Consolidated By-law 016-2024.  

A license will be valid for the year of issue.  

Each Refreshment Vehicle Application will also require the Huron East Fire Department Mobile Food Service Equipment Self-Inspection Checklist. 

 

Taxi Owner and/or Taxi Driver License

Taxi Licenses are regulated by By-law 75-2017. 

In order to become a Taxi Owner please complete the Taxi Owner Application. 

If you are a driver for Taxi Owner please complete the Taxi Driver Application. 

Note Owners who also Drive will need to complete both forms. 

After submission contact the Clerk via email or at 519-527-0160 ext. 37 to complete the application process in person. 

 Water/Sewer Service Connections 

The Building Department issues permits and conducts inspections when you: 

  • install a new septic system

  • make alterations to existing systems
  • failed septic systems

Application Forms

  • Plumbing Permit Application 
  • Application for Septic System 
  • Septic System Maintenance Inspection Report
  • Water & Sewer Connection Application 

Submit completed forms to the Building Department for approval.  

For information of utility billing, visit our Utilities page.

To have your water shut off, please complete a Water Shut-Off Request Form.

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