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Licences and permits to open a dry cleaner in Toronto

We found two licences, permits and registrations that can apply when you open a dry cleaner in Toronto, starting with the Laundry licence. They are handled by two different bodies: Municipal Licensing & Standards and the Province of Ontario.

One item is provincial rather than municipal — the Dry Cleaner Environmental Certification and Training — so expect to deal with the Province of Ontario as well as the City. The published application-plus-licence total for the Laundry licence is $450.91. One has no fee listed on the page we reviewed.

The notes mention a certificate or exam; those steps depend on other people's schedules, so they are worth starting early.

Requirements
2
Issuers
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Provincial
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Last verified
Oct 31, 2026

What you'll need

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  1. 01Laundry licence

    Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards

    Businesses offering laundry, washing, ironing and/or dry cleaning services must obtain a Laundry licence.

    Fees as published

    • Application fee: $211.73
    • Licence fee: $239.18
    • Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $450.91
    • Renewal fee: $296.45 (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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  2. 02Dry Cleaner Environmental Certification and Training

    Provincial

    Issued by: Province of Ontario

    The City's business-regulations table lists dry cleaner environmental certification and training as a provincial requirement for dry cleaners.

    No fee published on the source page.

    View on toronto.ca — City of Toronto page(opens in a new tab)

    Last verified:

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

FAQ

Dry Cleaner in Toronto: common questions

What licences do I need to open a dry cleaner in Toronto?
Our list has two items: Laundry licence and Dry Cleaner Environmental Certification and Training. Confirm with the City of Toronto before opening.
How much do the licences cost to open a dry cleaner in Toronto?
Published fees: Laundry licence: Application fee: $211.73; Licence fee: $239.18; Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $450.91; Renewal fee: $296.45 (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 (Laundry licence); Province of Ontario (Dry Cleaner Environmental Certification and Training).
Do I need anything from the Province of Ontario?
Yes. Dry Cleaner Environmental Certification and Training (the Province of Ontario) is provincial. The City's pages reference it; apply with the provincial body directly.
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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