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Licences and permits to open an auto repair garage in Toronto

To open an auto repair garage in Toronto, our list has one item: the Public Garage licence, issued by Municipal Licensing & Standards.

Everything on this list is municipal, so the City of Toronto is your main point of contact. The published application-plus-licence total for the Public Garage licence is $521.33.

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Last verified
Oct 31, 2026

What you'll need

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  1. 01Public Garage licence

    Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards

    Businesses operating a body shop/car repair shop, car wash, gas station, car dealership or public garage need this licence; a Storage Rates Form is required if charging for vehicle storage.

    Fees as published

    • Application fee: $233.02
    • Licence fee: $288.31
    • Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $521.33
    • Renewal fee: $350.51 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified June 3, 2026)
    View on toronto.ca — City of Toronto page(opens in a new tab)

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This is general guidance, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the municipality before opening.

FAQ

Auto Repair Garage in Toronto: common questions

What licences do I need to open an auto repair garage in Toronto?
Our list has one item: Public Garage licence. Confirm with the City of Toronto before opening.
How much do the licences cost to open an auto repair garage in Toronto?
Published fees: Public Garage licence: Application fee: $233.02; Licence fee: $288.31; Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $521.33; Renewal fee: $350.51 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified June 3, 2026). Fees change; check the linked page for the current amount.
Who issues these licences and permits?
City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards (Public Garage licence).
Do I need anything from the Province of Ontario?
The City of Toronto pages we reviewed don't list a provincial requirement for this type of business. Other registrations, such as registering a business name or a tax account, can still apply depending on how you set up.
How current is this information?
Each item was last checked against the linked page on October 31, 2026. Rules and fees change, so open the linked page and confirm with the issuer before you apply. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

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