Save yourself some time – do it online!
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Access many City of
Vaughan services from the comfort of home
Did you know you
can access many City of Vaughan services online without going into City Hall?
Save yourself some time and get what you need right at home.
Every month,
the City releases the top services people are coming to City Hall for that can
actually be done at home. Below are the top reasons for July.
1. Property taxes
The final property tax
bills for residential and non-residential properties have been
mailed out to all property owners. Below are the final payment due dates for
all properties:
- First instalment – Thursday, July 28
- Second instalment – Monday, Aug. 29
- Third instalment – Wednesday, Sept. 28
There are many easy and
convenient ways to pay your bill, including:
- Financial institutions: In-person, through the bank machine, online or via telephone.
- Pre-authorized payment plans: An instalment due date plan or a monthly instalment option is offered for the 2022 tax year.
- Mailed: Cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan and sent in the return envelope enclosed with the tax stub.
- Post-dated cheques: Cheques that correspond with the amounts and due dates printed on the tax stubs.
- Drop-off box: Cheques with tax stub can be placed in marked boxes at each entrance of Vaughan City Hall. Cash should not be dropped off in these boxes.
- In-person at Vaughan City Hall: Payments can only be made by cheque or debit card.
2. Marriage licences
To get a marriage licence, you will still need to visit Vaughan City Hall, but you can save yourself some time when you get here by filling out the Marriage Licence Application form (PDF) ahead of time. There is no appointment needed and a licence can be obtained Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You must present the following items to get your licence:
- Marriage Licence Application form (PDF), completed and signed by both applicants
- Two pieces of original government-issued identification (PDF) for both applicants. Photocopies and digital copies of documentation are not accepted
- Licence fee of $170, which can be made payable to the City of Vaughan via cheque
- Proof of minimum age requirements. Applicants under 18 years of age require written consent from their legal guardian(s)
3. Business
licence renewals
You may require a
business licence if you are planning to operate a business in Vaughan. The City currently licences/permits
various types of businesses, special events, lotteries and other activities.
For stationary
businesses, you can now apply for and renew your licence online via the Licensing
Portal; you will also be able
to apply for and renew other types of individual and mobile business licences
and permits in the future.
4. Parking ticket payments
Did you know you can
pay or dispute your parking ticket online? Save yourself some time and pay for
your tickets online via Visa, MasterCard
or American Express. Looking to avoid a parking ticket? You can now get a
parking permit online. Visit vaughan.ca/parking for more information.
For more
information about City matters, please call Access
Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or visit vaughan.ca.
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