Applications, Licences and Permits

Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates

Visit the Service Ontario website or the Government of Ontario website to apply on-line for the following certificates and to obtain information to questions you may have about the online certificate application process.

• Birth Certificate Application Form
• Death Certificate Application Form
• Marriage Certificate Application Form
• Information about Change of Name after Marriage

Service Ontario issues these certificates. You can apply for these certificates after the event has been registered by the Office of the Registrar General in Thunder Bay.

Paper copies of the application forms are also available in the Clerks Department at 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, ON N0N 1J0.

Building Permit Application

Do you have questions about building permits? Visit the building and renovating page for information and to download the application, or contact the Building Department.

Burn Permits

A burn permit is required for all open air burns, except for the following:

• The fire is a social campfire between the hours of 7:00 pm and 12:30 am and is less than 1 metre in diameter.
• The fire is to burn leaves in a pile that is less than 1 metre in diameter.

An agricultural burn that consists of dried vegetation along fence lines and in culverts or ditch banks requires a permit but no fee.

All other agricultural burns require a permit and the fee.

Burn permit fee is $50.00

Request a Burn Permit

The Burn Permit application is done entirely online. To request a burn permit, please use the online Lambton Shores Burn Permit portal. You will be asked to sign in or create an account.

Open Air Burn By-law

Open Air Burn Fines

Business License

We do not issue business licenses; however, business owners must comply with the requirements of the Zoning By-law 1 of 2003.

Contact the Clerks Department with any questions.

Entrance Permit Application

To submit an Entrance Permit Application, please use our online Permit/Licence Application Portal.

Important note: be sure you create an account or sign into an existing account (do not "continue as Guest").

Excess Load Permit Application

To submit an Excess Load Permit Application, please use our online Permit/Licence Application Portal.

Important note: be sure you create an account or sign into an existing account (do not "continue as Guest").

Excess Load Moving Permit By-Law 28 of 2005

Food Truck/Mobile Food Equipment

To submit a Food Truck/Mobile Food Equipment Licence Application, please use the online Licence Application Portal.

Important note: be sure you create an account or sign into an existing account (do not "continue as Guest").

View the Food Truck/Mobile Food Equipment By-Law

Fireworks

To request a fireworks permit, please use the online Permit Application Portal and select "Fireworks" from the Application Type drop-down menu.

View the Fireworks By-Law

Kennel Licence

To request a Kennel Licence and Sign permit, please use the online Permit Application Portal and select "Animal Control By-Law - Application for a Kennel License under By-Law 37-2009" from the Application Type drop-down menu.

View By-Law 37-2009

Lottery Licence

Eligibility

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) authorizes the Municipality of Lambton Shores to provide local charities, non-profit organizations, and other eligible organizations with lottery and gaming licences. The Municipality ensures all legal requirements, including terms and conditions to the licences, are met by lottery licensees and any gaming supplies used by charities. The Criminal Code of Canada defines what types of gaming activities are illegal in Canada, and the provinces are assigned responsibility to operate, license and regulate legal forms of gaming.

Eligibility Review Process

Lottery Licences

The municipality issues lottery licenses for raffles, break open ticket events, and bingo events to eligible local charitable, religious, or educational organizations. If you would like to host a different type of lottery event, including any form of electronic lottery, contact the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Staff can advise organizations if they qualify for lottery licensing and which category they may fall under. Licensing staff can also direct organizations who may require a provincial license to the appropriate licensing authority.

Contact the Clerks Department for further information.

Marriage Licences

The Municipality of Lambton Shores offers both marriage licences and civil wedding ceremonial services.

Learn more about Marriage Licences

Municipal Grant and Funding Opportunities

Visit the Municipal Grant and Funding Opportunities webpage to learn how we can help with various community events, programs and projects taking place in Lambton Shores. 

Outdoor Events

If you're planning an outdoor sports event, family reunion or large community event on Municipal property, you may need to submit an Outdoor Event Permit Application Form.

Learn more on our Outdoor Events page

Parking

Please see our parking page.

Parking Lot Licence Application

To submit a Parking Lot Licence Application, please use the online Licence Application Portal.

Important note: be sure you create an account or sign into an existing account (do not "continue as Guest").

Review By-Law 19-2002 - Regulate Parking Lots

Repair or Maintenance to Municipal Drain

Please see our Storm Water and Drainage page.

Once application is completed please email to works.

Request form for use of municipal signs

In an effort to assist in fostering community pride and involvement, promoting economic development and encouraging tourism in Lambton Shores, community groups, businesses, not for-profit organizations, places of worship and individuals are permitted to use the municipal facility signs for events taking place in municipal buildings or on municipal property. 

Note: Availability is on a first come, first serve basis and your message may not be displayed on all requested signs.

Online Form

PDF Version

Road Cut Permit Application

A road cut permit is required for the temporary occupation or construction within the Municipality's roadways, boulevards, or sidewalks. To apply, please use the online Permit/Licence Application Portal.

Important note: be sure you create an account or sign into an existing account (do not "continue as Guest").

Short-Term Rental Licence Application

To operate a short-term rental accommodation in the Municipality of Lambton Shores, you must apply and obtain a Short-Term Rental Licence. More information about the licensing program can be found on the Short-Term Rental Licensing page.

Once you have reviewed the Short-Term Rental Licensing Page:

• To apply for a Short-Term Rental Licence, complete the online STR Licensing Application
• To renew an existing Short-Term Rental Licence, complete the online STR Renewal Form

Sign Permit

To submit a sign permit application, please use the online Permit Application Portal and select "Sign Permit Application" from the Application Type drop-down menu.

Site Alteration Application

To submit a Site Alteration Application, please use the online Permit Application Portal and select "Site Alteration Application" from the Application Type drop-down menu.

View the Site Alteration By-Law

Special Events and Parades

We are home to many different events throughout the year…from small, private events to large, community events.

Temporary Extension to Patio Liquor Licence