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Birth, death and marriage certificates
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You can apply for birth, death and marriage certifications through Service Ontario.
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Building permits
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For information on building permits, please visit the Building and Planning section of the website.
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Burn permits
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If you need a burn permit, based on By-law 117-PW-2001, please contact the Fire Department. You must request a burn permit during office hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Please note that you must speak directly to us – leaving a message does not give you permission to have a fire.
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Lottery Licences
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for administering the lottery licensing program in the province – municipalities are partners with the AGCO in issuing lottery licenses to eligible charitable and religious organizations.
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Lottery Licensing Policy Manual
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for administering the lottery licensing program in the province – municipalities are partners with the AGCO in issuing lottery licenses to eligible charitable and religious organizations.
Please view the Lottery Licensing Policy Manual for more information. [needs to be linked]
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What is a Lottery?
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A lottery is defined as "any time consideration is paid for a chance to win a prize" where consideration (cash) is paid for a chance (ticket/card) to win a prize. Examples include: raffle tickets, bingo games and break open tickets.
All lotteries require a license either issued by a Municipality or by the Province of Ontario.
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Who can obtain a lottery licence?
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Licenses can only be issued to charitable or non-profit charitable organizations as defined by the Gaming Control Commission. The Courts have determined that "charitable" refers to organizations which provide programs for the relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion; other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.
Proceeds from lotteries must be used for a charitable or religions objects or purpose in the Province of Ontario.
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How does an organization obtain a license?
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Applications, terms and conditions, and municipal requirements may be picked up at the North Perth Municipal Office during business hours or from the AGCO website.
The following pre-requisites are mandatory to be considered eligible for a lottery license:
- Organization must have been in existence for at least one (1) year before being considered eligible for lottery licenses; and
- The organization must have a place of business in Ontario, demonstrate that it is established to provide charitable services in Ontario and use proceeds for objects or purposes which benefit Ontario residents
Application for Licensing Eligibility (for first time applicants [needs to be linked]
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Raffle Lottery
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For raffle lotteries, the license fee is 3% of the total retail value of prizes.
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Bingo Lottery
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For bingo lotteries, the license fee is 3% of the total retail value of prizes.
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Break Open Ticket Lottery
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For break open ticket lotteries, the license fee is 3% of the total retail value of prizes.
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Marriage Licence
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There are a number of government offices that are involved in the marriage process in Ontario. The Municipality of North Perth issues marriage licences, while the Office of the Registrar General (ORG) is responsible for registering marriages and issuing marriage certificates.
Prior to a marriage licence being issued in Ontario, couples should be aware that a marriage must be solemnized under the authority of a marriage licence or the publication of banns.
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Marriage licence application
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Couples wishing to be married in Ontario must complete a marriage licence application form, signed by both parties to the marriage. The application form must be submitted, with the appropriate identification (see below), in person by one or both of the parties to the Municipal Office.
Provided that the information is complete and correct, the licence will be issued, and is valid anywhere in Ontario for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance.
Marriage License Application forms can be obtained at the Municipal Office.
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Licence fee
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The fee for a marriage licence a the Municipality of North Perth is $115.00 payable by cash, debit and cheque payable to the Municipality of North Perth.
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Identification
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Bring 2 pieces of government issued identification for each person getting married. One piece must include your photo.
Examples of government issued identification:
- Birth certificate
- Valid passport
- Valid driver's licence
- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Canadian Citizenship)
- Record of immigrant landing
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Minors
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No person under 16 years of age may be married. An applicant who is 16 or 17 years of age is required to have both parents or guardian(s) fill out a form at the Clerk's office at the time of applying for the marriage licence giving their written consent.
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Divorce within Canada
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If either party's previous marriage ended in divorce, the original copy or a certified true copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be submitted to the Issuer of Marriage Licences. A Divorce Judgement or Decree Nisi is not acceptable. Certified true copies can be obtained from the court, which granted the divorce.
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Divorce Outside of Canada
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If either party's previous marriage ended in divorce outside of Canada, authorization from the Registrar General is required before a marriage licence may be issued. To obtain this authorization, the applicants, or a lawyer representing them, must submit the following:
- A completed marriage application form, signed by both applicants
- A certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce or Annulment from the jurisdiction where the divorce was granted sealed by the court. If the divorce is in another language, include a certified translation
- A Statement of Sole Responsibility for each divorcee, signed by both applicants (available from City Clerk's Office)
- A legal opinion of an Ontario lawyer, addressed to both applicants, giving reasons why the divorce or annulment should be recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Send to:
Office of the Registrar General
P.O. Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6L8
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Marriage Registration and Certificate
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After the marriage, the marrying couple may receive a Record of Solemnization of Marriage.
This document includes the couple's names, the date of the marriage, the names of the witnesses and whether the marriage was performed under the authority of a licence or the publication of banns. This is not a legal record.
The person who performed the marriage must forward the Record of Solemnization of Marriage and the marriage licence to the Office of the Registrar General for registration.
Once your marriage has been registered, you may apply for a marriage certificate. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal Office. Online registration is also available through ServiceOntario.
Send the completed form to the Office of the Registrar General with the proper fees to:
Office of the Registrar General
P.O. Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6L8
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Municipal Drainage
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Municipal drainage forms can be found on the Stormwater and Drainage section of our website.
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Transient Traders – Business licenses
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Licences must be obtained from North Perth for Hawkers and Peddlers/Transient Traders and Outdoor Vendors. To apply for a licence, a completed application form must be forwarded with applicable fees to the Clerk's Department. Please contact the Clerk's Department for an application form, or download the online form.
Please also review:
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Taxis and Limousines
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To be a Taxicab Driver, Taxicab Owner, or Taxicab Broker operating within the Municipality of North Perth, you must qualify and acquire a valid licence.
Completed applications must be submitted in-person by the applicant to the Clerk's Department at the Municipal Office during normal business hours. You must also submit the necessary documentation and prescribed fee with the completed application.
Please also view:
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Tile Drainage
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Installing tile drainage is a very common land improvement practice among farmers in Ontario. Corrugated plastic tubing, clay and concrete drain tile are installed beneath the surface of agricultural land to drain excess water from the crop root zone. The benefits of tile drainage for crop productivity, farm efficiency and even for reducing environmental impacts have been studied and are generally well known to farmers.
In Ontario, the Tile Loan Program, authorized by the Tile Drainage Act, provides loans to agricultural property owners to help them finance these tile drainage projects. Learn more on our Tile Drainage Loans page.
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