Licences and Services
Marriage Licences – Available by Appointment
For further inquiries, please contact Bobbi McCann, 613-257-6215 or Stacey Blair, 613-257-6212.
Please fill out this Application for a Marriage Licence form which will then be electronically submitted to the Clerk’s Department.
Marriage Licence Fees:
Town of Carleton Place Residents – $140.00 Non-residents – $160.00
Onsite Civil Ceremonies (price includes ceremonies and 1 hour rental of building)
Fees:
Carleton Place Residents – $468.25
Non-residents $502.75
Offsite Civil Ceremonies (price does not include mileage) – $400
Other Information:
A valid marriage licence is required. It can be from Carleton Place or any municipality in Ontario as long as its valid.
The couple being married must have two witnesses in attendance at the ceremony.
Ceremonies are available weekday evenings, Friday afternoons and anytime on weekends.
Please note – it takes approximately 10 weeks from the date of the marriage for the registration to be completed. The marriage must be registered before a certificate may be issued.
For further information, please contact: Stacey Blair, Clerk
Salesperson’s Licence
The Town of Carleton Place requires by law that every person who sells goods, wares or merchandise door to door or at a particular place obtains a salesperson’s license. For further information on the Salesperson’s License, you may contact Bobbi McCann at 613-257-6215. Please allow at least two business days in order for staff to process your application.
Refreshment Vehicle Licenses
In order to operate a mobile chip wagon, canteen truck or refreshment cart a license must be obtained from the municipality. Along with an application, the operator must obtain written approvals from the local health unit, fire department as well as adequate insurance. If it is a located wagon, a letter of permission from the property owner is required, as well as site plan approval from Council. Various fees apply. Contact Bobbi McCann at 613-257-6215.
Taxi Licenses
The Town of Carleton Place issues taxi licenses to both the operator of the business and to individual drivers. The licenses, issued annually, are valid until January 31st of each year. Currently an Operator’s License is $100.00 while a Driver’s License is $30.00
Applicants are required to complete an application form with supporting documentation and to submit the required fee. A separate background check and fee must be obtained from the police and paid prior to the issuance of a license. Further information may be obtained by contacting Bobbi McCann at 613-257-6215. Please allow at least two business days in order for staff to process your application
Lottery Licenses
To legally sell of raffle or break open lottery tickets, a lottery licence must be obtained from the Town. The cost of a license is 3% of the total value of the prize offered.
For further information, please contact Bobbi McCann, Clerk’s Assistant at 613-257-6215. Please allow at least two business days for staff to process your application.
Dog and/or Cat License
Residents are reminded that under By-law 25-2005 every dog or cat owner is required to register their animals. For cats, it is a one-time registration. Dog owners are required to purchase an annual license (sometimes referred to as dog tag) for each dog. These requirements are in place to assist the animal control officers in ensuring that any lost, injured or stray animals can be returned to their owners.
Licenses can be purchased in-person at Town Hall during regular business hours.
Licensing Your Pet Just Got Easier
Starting January 1st, 2025, the Town of Carleton Place is introducing enhanced pet licensing services through our Carleton Place Online portal. We’ve improved our dog licensing system to provide better value for pet owners – dog licenses will now last a full 12 months from the date of purchase, rather than expiring at the end of the calendar year. All dog licenses will be available at a flat rate of $25.
Cat owners can also register their feline friends through the same convenient online system. Cat licenses are valid for the lifetime of your pet, with fees of $25 for spayed/neutered cats and $70 for non-spayed/neutered cats.
Watch for the launch of these new services on Carleton Place Online in the new year. Keep your furry family members properly licensed and help us maintain a safe, responsible pet community.