Vehicle for hire licences

Access to the Business Licence Office is by appointment only. Walk-in service and drop-in appointments are not available.

To help process your applications faster, we have moved to a digital approach for applications, enquiries, and payments.

• Submit and renew your business licence online
• Contact us online for customer enquiries

Note We will contact you with questions or next steps once we have processed your request.

You need a licence to transport people or property in Vancouver.

Licensing fees are pro-rated.

How to apply

1. Determine the type of licence you need
2. Fill out a licence application(s)
3. Get the documents you need to apply for a licence
4. Review the steps on how to apply for a business licence

Ride-hailing licence

Effective April 1, 2020, ride-hailing companies wishing to operate across municipalities in the Lower Mainland, may apply for an ride-hailing inter-municipal business licence, provided they have obtained a Provincial TNS licence External website, opens in new tab .