Apply for a Business Licence
Complete a Business Licence Application and bring it to the Development Services Department at City Hall, or email it to us.
Cost
Our Fees and Charges Bylaw is updated each year through Council. It lists the amount of every City fee. Costs increase on January 1st every year. The cost of a licence depends on the category of your business. Our staff will help you determine which category your business falls under. View other businesses similar to yours in our Business Licence Directory.
Payment
Pay for your licence:
- through online banking
- over the phone by calling 311
- in person at City Hall
Online payment
Most banks allow online payments. To pay your license renewal online:
1. Add "Dawson Creek Accounts Rec BC" as the payee
2. Use your Customer ID as your account number ie. AAAAAAA001
Once payment is received, your license will be mailed to you.
Home-based businesses
If you are planning to run a business out of your home, read more about the requirements for home-based businesses.
Other contacts
BC Business Registry
BC Business Registry helps business owners start a business and keep business records up to date. The registry manages the creation and listing of businesses and organizations in BC.
SOCAN
If you use music, live or recorded, in your business or for your event visit www.socan.ca to apply for proper licensing.
Contact Us
The City of Dawson Creek
10105 - 12A Street
City of Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7
Telephone: 250-784-3600