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Toronto · 2026

Toronto To Operate A Retail Store Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline

Municipal information/clearance may be required for an AGCO retail store authorization. Officially, the City calls this a “Licence to Operate a Retail Store” licence.

Government licensing fees
$128.15
Paid to the City of Toronto
City processing target
0 business days
After a complete application
Last verified August 28, 2026·Official City of Toronto source
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What the City of Toronto charges for a to operate a retail store licence

These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.

ChargeAmount
City administration fee for Municipal Information formAt City Hall appointment · HST does not apply. AGCO licence/authorization fees are separate and vary.$128.15
Total government fees$128.15
AGCO Retail Store Authorization / liquor fee varies. To AGCO. We confirm the exact amount before anything is filed.

How long a to operate a retail store licence takes in Toronto

Timeline not published as a single catalogue-level service standard; verify the source/subtype before publishing a customer estimate.

City contacts youAfter your application is submittedWithin 0 business days
Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been receivedWithin 0 business days

Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.

The part that catches people out: the City does not start your application until every required document is in. A missing or out-of-date document does not cost you a few days. Your file does not enter the queue at all.

Is this the right licence for you?

Yes, if this is you: Municipal information/clearance may be required for an AGCO retail store authorization.
Not this licence if: The underlying retail alcohol authorization is issued by the AGCO; the City provides municipal information/administration. Tell us and we will point you the right way.

Documents you need for a to operate a retail store licence in Toronto

Which of these apply depends on how you are applying. Answer a few questions and we will send you the exact list for your situation, free.

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Online

Provincial alcohol/gaming licences, authorizations and file information.

  • AGCO Municipal Information for a Retail Store Authorization form
    City schedules an in-person appointment after submission.
  • AGCO file/application information
    The provincial authorization determines the municipal documentation needed.
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How to apply, step by step

If you would rather do it yourself, this is the whole process.

  1. Confirm the provincial licence/authorization that applies.
  2. Gather the City and provincial supporting documents.
  3. Start the provincial application first where required.
  4. Submit the required municipal information/approval request.
  5. Pay applicable City and provincial fees.
  6. Complete inspections or other approvals before operating.

Common questions

How much does a to operate a retail store licence cost in Toronto?

The City of Toronto charges $128.15 in total: $128.15 for the city administration fee for municipal information form. Those fees are paid to the City. Our fee for handling the application is separate and quoted on a call.

How long does it take to get a to operate a retail store licence in Toronto?

The City targets 0 business days after it receives a complete application, and aims to contact you within 0 business days of submission. The clock only starts once every required document is in.

What documents do I need for a to operate a retail store licence?

It depends on whether you apply as a sole proprietor, a corporation or a partnership, and on how many owners there are. The full list is above, and a free personalized roadmap will tell you exactly which ones apply to you.

Is this the right licence for my business?

Municipal information/clearance may be required for an AGCO retail store authorization. The underlying retail alcohol authorization is issued by the AGCO; the City provides municipal information/administration.

Or we handle all of it

We prepare the whole application for you

So that when it goes in, it is complete on day one and the City clock actually starts.

  • We tell you exactly which documents you need and help you obtain each one
  • We complete every City form for your structure
  • We check every document is current, correctly named and consistent
  • We assemble the package and handle the submission and City follow-up
  • One point of contact who answers the phone
Call for your quote

Our fee depends on your structure and how many owners are involved, so we quote it on the call. The $128.15 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.

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