Wildlife Removal Company Licence
Companies that offer wildlife removal services from residential and commercial properties require a licence to operate in Vaughan.
Options to apply
1. On the Licensing Portal:
2. In person or by mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
3. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.
4. By e-mail to:
bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation.
Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number
for staff to collect payment.
If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.
Who does not need a licence?
Some businesses and persons do not require a City of Vaughan Wildlife Removal Company licence, including;
- companies only carrying insect eradication.
- persons who are employed by a licensed Wildlife Removal Company but who do not perform work outside of their employment.
Application
This licence requires a photo of the applicant to be submitted, as described here. You can apply online, by e-mail, in-person, by mail, drop-box or email using the application form below.
Wildlife Removal Company Business Licence Application
Fees
2024 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |
Fee | Initial | Renewal | Initial | Renewal |
Wildlife Removal Company | $556 | $233 | $574 | $240 |
Vehicle placard | $10 | $11 |
Consumer and employee protection measures
Licensees are required to undertake several consumer and employee protection measures, such as:
- Providing services in compliance with all relevant City by-laws, regulations and related decisions
- Carrying a minimum of $2 million in commercial general liability insurance coverage for their work
- Providing a list of all relevant City by-laws and required permits to a customer in writing prior to providing a written contract
- Providing a written contract to their customers, specifying the work that will be performed and the payment schedule, prior to accepting any payments
- Displaying their business name and licence number on a placard issued by the City on the dashboard of their business vehicles, as well as on any signs or advertising, where permitted.