Contact Us
Contact the Township if you have any questions or need assistance completing any application, form, licence, or permit.
| Birth Certificate |
| To get or replace a birth certificate, view the Service Ontario website or contact by email Service Ontario. |
| Building Permit |
| See our Building Permit page for more information. |
| Burn Permit |
| Complete a burn permit application and submit it by email. Applications form are also available at the Township office. |
| Business Licence |
| The Township of North Dumfries does not licence businesses. To register a business, see the Government of Ontario website for more information. |
| By-law Formal Complaint |
| To submit a formal complaint, please complete the By-law Formal Complaint Form. For additional information, refer to the By-law Enforcement page. |
| Commissioner of Oaths |
| View the Commissioner of Oaths page. |
| Death Registration |
| See the Government of Ontario website for answers to common questions about what to do when a loved one dies. |
| Dog Licence |
| All dogs in the Township of North Dumfries need to be licenced. Complete and submit a dog licence application form. Please refer to the Animal Control page for additional information. |
| Entrance Permit |
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An entrance permit may be required for a new entrance (driveway), or change to an existing entrance on any Township road. Any person, agency, corporation (private or public), or institution can complete an entrance permit application form. Completed forms can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person at the Township office. |
| Fees |
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For a full list of the current Fees and Charges, please see the Fees and Charges page. |
| Filming Permit |
| A filming permit is required if filming is occurring within the road allowance, or on Township property. Please refer to the Filming in North Dumfries page for additional information. |
| Freedom of Information |
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Contact the Clerk's division to request information kept by the Township. The Clerk will advise whether or not a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request is needed. Complete and submit the form and a mandatory $5.00 fee to the Clerk. Please refer to the Freedom of Information page for additonal information. |
| Heritage Building Permit Designation and Alteration Application |
| Please refer to the Heritage Properties, Regulations, Permits pages for more information. |
| Kennel Licence |
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A property owner in the Township of North Dumfries who has more than two dogs on a residential-zoned property (Zones 2 - 5) or more than three dogs on an agricultural-zoned property (Zone 1) must apply for a kennel licence. Refer to Animal Control By-law for more information. All kennel applications must go to Council for approval. The kennel licence application must be accompanied by a site plan and fee of $250 + HST. For more information, view our Animal Control page. |
| Liquor Licence |
| Please refer to the Liquor Licence page for more information. |
| Lottery Licence |
| The Township of North Dumfries requires a minimum of 10 business days to process all applications for lottery events. Please refer to the Lottery Licence page for more information. |
| Marriage Licence |
| The Township of North Dumfries does not issue marriage licences. |
| Planning Applications |
| Please refer to the Planning Application Forms page for more information. |
| Pre-Authorized Payments |
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The Township offers both monthly or due date pre-authorized payment plans to pay property taxes. Deadlines for monthly applications are May 31st and November 15th. Complete a pre-authorized payment form and submit it to the Township office. To change or cancel payments, complete and submit pre-authorized payment cancellation/change form. For more information, view the Finance page. |
| Salespersons, Hawkers, and Peddlers Application |
| In accordance with By-Law No. 1374-92, no person shall go door-to-door to sell goods, wares, or merchandise without first having obtained a licence from the Township of North Dumfries. Please refer to the Salespersons, Hawkers, and Peddlers Application Form for more information. |
| Septic System Inspection |
| Major and minor changes or repairs to a septic system requires a building permit application to be completed, including the Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer information sheet. In addition, complete and submit a Septic System Inspection form. |
| Sign Permit |
| Signs are regulated under the Township's Sign By-Law and may require a permit. |
| Speak Before Council |
| If you would liek to register as a delegate to speak before Council, you must fill out and submit the Delegation Request Form. For more information, please refer to the Speak Before Council page. |
| Tax Certificate |
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A tax certificate is a certificate issued to the purchaser of property at a tax sale that certifies the sale and entitles the purchaser to a tax deed upon expiration of the period for right of redemption if all taxes and charges have been paid. Complete and submit the tax certificate requirements and fee of $50.00. |
| Urban Hens |
| The Urban Hens Pilot By-law was approved by Township Council for an 18-month trial period, starting October 15, 2018. Please refer to the Urban Hens Pilot By-law page for more information. |