Limousines

There are three classes of limousines that operate in the City:

  • Limousine Class A, a limousine with a seating capacity of no less than 5 passengers, including the driver
  • Limousine Class B, a limousine with a seating capacity of no less than 5 passengers and no more than 8 passengers including the driver
  • Special Occasion Limousine, any Limousine Class A or Limousine Class B that operates on a per day basis by permit or licence

You can apply for a limousine driver’s licence online or log in to manage your licence application.

Manage licence Start application

To apply for a limousine driver’s licence, you’ll need to submit:

  • Driver/Operator Licence Application
  • Proof that you’re at least 18 years old
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status or a valid work permit
  • Valid Ontario driver’s licence, class G minimum
  • Ontario driver’s record completed in the last 30 days
  • Criminal record check issued by a Canadian police service not more than sixty (60) days before the date of the application
  • Name of the limousine brokerage you’re working for
  • A photo of you, taken by us if you apply in person or uploaded by you if you apply online. Photos must:
    • Be clear, sharp and in focus with no shadows or glare
    • Have your face and shoulders centred in the photo, looking at the camera with a neutral expression

Licence fees

Applying for a new limousine driver’s licence costs $206.35. Fees are payable by cheque, debit, Visa, Mastercard or Amex.


Renewing a limo driver’s licence

Your licence will expire every year on your birthday. A renewal notice will be mailed to the address we have on file for you.

To renew your licence, you’ll need to submit the following documents and pay the renewal fee:

  • Licence Renewal Application
  • Valid Ontario driver’s licence, Class G minimum
  • Ontario driver’s record (provided by the Mobile Licensing Office and included in your renewal fee)
  • Criminal record check issued by a Canadian police service not more than sixty (60) days before the date of the application

If you don’t renew your licence within one year of the expiry date, you’ll have to reapply as a new applicant.

Renewal fee

The fee to renew your licence is $186.98.

Renew licence in person

Book an appointment to submit your documents and pay your fee in person to the Mobile Licensing Office.

You’ll be admitted to the building if you have a scheduled appointment. If you’re late by 10 minutes or more, your appointment will be cancelled and you’ll need to reschedule.

To apply for a Class A or Class B limousine owner’s licence you’ll need to submit:

  • An Owner Licence Application
  • Articles of incorporation or business registration documents
  • Proof that the location of your limousine business complies with the Zoning By-law, such as a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy
  • A schedule of hourly fare rates
  • Provincial vehicle permit from the Ministry of Transportation
  • Criminal record check issued by a Canadian police service not more than sixty (60) days before the date of the application
  • Lease agreement, if vehicle is leased
  • Certificate of insurance with a minimum $2 million coverage and endorsed to the City of Mississauga
  • A copy of the motor vehicle liability insurance card and either:
    • A Ministry of Transportation vehicle inspection report that shows vehicle has been accepted within 60 days
    • A safety standard certificate issued within 60 days
    • A City of Toronto vehicle inspection report/livery cab fitness report issued within 60 days

Your vehicle must be inspected at the Mobile Licensing Office before your licence can be issued.

Licence fees

A Class A or Class B licence will cost $512.15. Fees are payable by cheque, Debit, Visa, Master Card or AMEX.

Renewing an owner’s licence

Your licence will expire annually on September 30. A renewal notice will be mailed to the address we have on file for you.

To renew your licence you’ll need to submit the following documents and pay the renewal fee:

  • A Licence Renewal Application
  • Valid master business name registration, if applicable
  • Valid Zoning Certificate of Occupancy must be on file
  • Criminal record check issued by a Canadian police service not more than sixty (60) days before the date of the application
  • Certificate of insurance endorsed to the City of Mississauga
  • Provincial ownership of vehicle
  • Safety standard certificate or a City of Toronto vehicle inspection report/livery cab fitness report issued within 60 days

Renewal fee

The fee to renew your licence is $433.11.

Limousine operators who are not licensed in the City of Mississauga but want to operate in Mississauga on a specific day need to apply for a special occasion limousine licence.

To apply for a special occasion limousine licence you’ll need to submit:

  • An Owner Licence Application. This must be completed by the business owner, partner, president or an authorized agent.
  • A municipal limousine owner’s licence from another municipality, or a copy of the provincial vehicle permit
  • Articles of incorporation and/or business registration documents
  • Certificate of insurance with a minimum $2 million coverage and endorsed to the City of Mississauga
  • A copy of the motor vehicle liability insurance card and either:
    • A Ministry of Transportation vehicle inspection report that shows vehicle has been accepted within 60 days
    • A safety standard certificate issued within 60 days
    • A City of Toronto vehicle inspection report/livery cab fitness report issued within 60 days
  • A contract or itinerary outlining the type of occasions and duration, dates and times of service for the limo

Licence fees

The fee for a special occasion limo licensed in another City is $38.25.

The fee for a special occasion limo not licensed in another municipality is $50.25.

Fees are payable by cheque, Debit, Visa, Master Card or AMEX.