Contact Us
Contact the Township if you have any questions or need assistance completing any application, form, licence, or permit.
| Birth Certificate |
| To obtain 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. |
| 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 licensed. 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 application forms with drawings are to be submitted electronically to publicworks@northdumfries.ca. |
| 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. 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. Monthly plan enrollment takes place semi-annually, with deadlines on May 31st and November 15th. For further information and application forms, refer to the Taxes page. |
| Road Occupancy |
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Road occupancy is any work that will be done on the road, boulevard or right-of-way, which may or may not require a road closure or lane restrictions. A Road Occupancy permit is required for any work done on roads or boulevards on the Township streets. Work that requires a Road Occupancy permit includes: excavation of the boulevard for utility installation or maintenance, road widening projects, installation of sewers and watermains, and any work that involves crossing the boulevard, such as landscaping or installing pools. Road Occupancy permits are to be submitted electronically to publicworks@northdumfries.ca |
| 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 |
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Signs are regulated under the Township's Sign By-Law and may require a permit. |
| Speak Before Council |
| If you would like 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 |
| For detailed information about the Urban Hens Pilot, please refer to the Urban Hens Pilot By-law page for more information. |