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Automotive Based Services


Automotive Services encompass, but are not limited to, the sale, rental, maintenance, washing, installation, detailing, painting, and repair of both new and used vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, snowmobiles, tent trailers, boats, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, heavy machinery, and other mechanical equipment


Depending on the nature of your business, you may be required to provide the following information for your business licence application:


  • Floor Area: Provide the total square footage (m²) of your business location.
  • Transportation Services (Passenger): For taxis, limos, and other passenger transport services, you will need to provide your BC Commercial Passenger Transportation Licence.
  • Automobile Dealer (New and Used): Every automobile dealer (new and used) applicant must provide the Licensing Department with a copy of the Motor Dealer's certificate of registration issued to such applicant under the Motor Dealer Act.

If you have questions about your application, please submit an inquiry form, call 250-550-3634, or visit the Community Services Building in person.


Note: There will be a non-refundable application fee (in addition to the Licence fee as calculated). The non-refundable application fee will be collected during the licence application process, with the remaining amount due online after you receive an approval email. Licence fees are waived for Non-Profit Organizations. For an explanation of regulations and fees, please review the Business Licences Bylaw #5480 and the Fees & Charges Bylaw #3909 by visiting www.vernon.ca.


Online Payment: Acceptable methods for online payments include MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.
Credit card payments are subject to a surcharge of 2.4%






Personal information is collected for the purposes of processing your application. The City of Vernon is collecting this information under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPAA). For any questions regarding the collection of personal information, please contact the FOI Clerk at [email protected] or at 250-545-1361.