Applications, Licences and Permits

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 9577 Port Franks Road, Thedford

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

View the Food Truck/Mobile Food Equipment By-Law

To request a fireworks permit, please use the online Permit/Licence Application Portal.

View the Fireworks By-Law

To request a Kennel Licence and Sign permit, please use the online Permit/Licence Application Portal.

View By-Law 37-2009

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.

Raffle, 50/50 draw, Catch the Ace

We can license raffles with prizes of up to $50,000.00 (including 50/50 draws).

Terms and Conditions, Application, and Report Forms

Break Open Ticket

Break Open Ticket events that are not conducted in conjunction with another licensed gaming event and where the tickets are sold within our community.

Terms and Conditions, Applications, and Report Forms

Bingo Events

Bingo Events with prize boards of up to $5,500.00

Terms and Conditions

Rules of Play

Bazaars

A Bazaar is an event where any combination of the following lotteries may be conducted: a) a raffle not exceeding $50,000 in prizes (including penny auctions); (b) a bingo not exceeding $5,500 in prizes; and (c) a maximum of three wheels of fortune with a maximum $2.00 bet.

Terms and Conditions, Applications and Report Forms

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.

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

Learn more about Marriage Licences

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. 

To request an exemption to the noise by-law, please use the Permit/Licence Application Portal and choose "Other Permit".

Review the Noise By-Law (30-2022) on the Commonly Requested By-Laws page.

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

Please see our parking page.

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

Review By-Law 19-2002 - Regulate Parking Lots

Please see our Storm Water and Drainage page.

Once application is completed please email to works.

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

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.

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

To submit a sign permit application, please use the online Permit/Licence Application Portal.

To submit a Site Alteration Application, please use the online Permit/Licence Application Portal.

View the Site Alteration By-Law

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

Indoor Events

We have a number of facilities available to rent for birthday parties, wedding receptions, baby showers, sports tournaments, exhibitions, and many other types of events. Search our facilities pages to find the perfect one for you event.

All licensed events must follow our Municipal Alcohol Policy and have a Special Occasions Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Corporation of Ontario (AGCO).

The AGCO may require the event to be deemed municipally significant by the Municipality. If this is the case, you will need to review and complete the Designating Events of Municipal Significance Policy and application.  

Outdoor Events

Are you planning an outdoor wedding, family reunion, or a large community event? We have the location for you! Search our Parks Module before you start planning to see what we have to offer.

Applications must be completed for outdoor events and submitted to us to be reviewed and approved.

Outdoor Events Policy

Grand Bend Beach Use Policy

All licensed events must follow our Municipal Alcohol Policy and have a Special Occasions Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Corporation of Ontario (AGCO).

The AGCO may require the event to be deemed municipally significant by the Municipality. If this is the case, you will need to review and complete the Designating Events of Municipal Significance policy and application.  

For questions or to check availability contact the Parks and Recreation department.

Parades

Everyone loves a parade! When planning a parade, please remember that proper notification needs to be given to us or the County, depending on the streets the parade route follows. Details of the event will need to be provided to the Ontario Provincial Police.

• Lambton Shores
  • Temporary Road Closure Form
  • Temporary Use of a Municipal Road or Right Way for a Special Event or Boot Toll
• County – Roads Department – 1-519-845-0801
• Ontario Provincial Police – Lambton Detachment – 1-519-882-1011

For questions or to check availability contact the Clerks Department.

To submit a Temporary Extension to Patio Liquor Licence application, please use the online Permit/Licence Application Portal.