Childcare, Health, and Medical Services include businesses such as childcare centres, day nurseries, nanny services, and baby-sitting services. This category also encompasses medical and dental offices, chiropractic services, massage therapy, acupuncture clinics, health clinics, counseling services, personal care aides, senior support services, personal coaches, holistic health services, laboratories, and private hospitals.

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.
• Childcare Services: If offering childcare services, specify the number of children and ages. A maximum of 8 children for a Home Based Business. If there are more than 8 children, a Building Permit is required.
• Non-Profit Organizations: If your business is a registered non-profit, a copy of your Societies Act Certificate of Incorporation is required.

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%