Licensing Information
The Clerks Department is responsible for the following licences (with more details below):
Hours Issued - 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
License fee - $125.00 by cash, cheque or debit
The application forms for marriage licenses can be obtained in the Municipal Clerk's Department (905) 372-4301 at
Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg and we have provided a complete package of information below.
Page 1 -- Cobourg Civil Marriage Ceremony Information
Page 3 -- Marriage Ceremony Officiators
Page 4 -- Cobourg Marriage Licence Requirements
(Hours, Fees, Identification and Divorce documents required)
Page 5 -- Marriage and Change of Name Act Info
Page 6 -- Ontario Marriage Licence Requirements
Page 7 -- Marriage Licence Application Form
For people who were divorced outside of Canada, please click on the link below for information/requirements.
Applications for Bingo, Nevada, Raffle and Bazaars can be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's Office - Town of Cobourg, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2. For information on eligibility, licensing fees, legal requirements, reporting requirements, etc., please call the Lottery Licensing Officer for the Town of Cobourg at (905) 372-4301.
Taxi Cab Drivers and Owners BY-LAW 098-2009 PDF
Taxicabs are any motor vehicle seating seven passengers or less, used for hire to transport the general public. Owners are required under By-law Number 098-2009, as amended to renew the license for each taxicab annually submitting proof of insurance, a letter of vehicle certification and the fee of $75.00 for each car. Drivers of taxicabs are licensed annually, as well and the fee required is $35.00 per driver. Taxi fares are regulated by the Cobourg Municipal Council and amended from time to time.
Taxi Driver's Licence Application Form
Taxi Owner's Licence Application Form
Taxi By-law Amendments:
Refreshment Vehicle Licensing BY-LAW 086-2009
Refreshment Vehicles are any vehicle from which refreshments are sold for consumption by the public.
In order to obtain a Refreshment Vehicle Licence, the applicant must complete a Town of Cobourg Refreshment Vehicle Licence Application form and obtain certain letters of approval (see the Town of Cobourg Refreshment Vehicle Licence Information form for details).
Refreshment Vehicle Licence Information Form / Application Form / By-law No. 086-2009
ITINERANT VENDOR LICENSE (formerly Hawkers and Peddlers)
Itinerant Vendor Application Form
Itinerant Vendors includes persons who go from place to place or to a particular place for a temporary period with goods, wares or merchandise for sale. This activity is regulated by By-law Number 032-2012.
The 2012 license fee is $500.00.
Copies of the above noted by-laws are available in the Municipal Clerk's Office.
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