Licences

Business Licensing

A valid business licence is required to operate a business in the City of Lloydminster.

The City defines a business as:

a commercial, merchandising or industrial activity or undertaking
the carrying on of a profession, trade, occupation, calling or employment
an activity providing goods or services

Renewing a business licence

A business licence is an annual document that permits business operations within the City of Lloydminster. Licence renewal is subject to the following annual timelines:

Beginning of December- Business licence renewal notices are sent
January 31- Renewals due, including payments. Please note, there is no penalty for early renewal.
February 1- Late fees are applied to each late renewal
March 31- Renewal notices are over due. Business may be required to cease operations according to the bylaw.

A licence renewal can be made online via Virtual City Hall, or by calling City Hall (7808756184).

AB/SK Liquor Licensing

Alberta Liquor Licence Information

Find information on the types of liquor licences in Alberta, how to apply for them, pending applications, and submitting an objection to a pending licence.

Saskatchewan Liquor Permit Information

Learn more about Saskatchewan Liquor Gaming Authority permit requirements for special occasions, commercial liquor permits and more.

AB/SK Lottery and Raffle Licensing

Alberta Lottery Licensing Information

The Government of Alberta defines a raffle as a lottery scheme where ticket purchasers pay for a chance to win a prize. Anytime you pay a price for a chance to win a prize, a raffle licence is needed.

Saskatchewan Lottery and Raffle Licensing Information

The Government of Saskatchewan defines a raffle as charitable gaming in which entrants purchase a random chance to win a prize. There are many types of raffles, including standard draws, calendar draws, 50-50 draws, chase the ace, honey pot, sports drafts and pools, derbies and more.

AB/SK Marriage Licensing

Alberta Marriage Licensing Information

An Alberta marriage licence must be obtained before a marriage can be performed in Alberta. A marriage licence shows a marriage officiant that all the laws in Alberta have been met and the couple may get married.

Saskatchewan Marriage Licensing Information

A Saskatchewan marriage licence is only valid for a period of three months, or 90 days. The marriage licence becomes effective the day after it is purchased; therefore, the marriage licence can be purchased anywhere from one day to 90 days prior to the wedding ceremony.

Taxi Licensing

Taxi licence inquiries may be directed to 780-874-3710.

Pet Licensing

The Lloydminster SPCA encourages pet guardians to spay or neuter their pets. Please keep in mind first time applicants will be required to provide a Veterinarian Certificate to confirm the pet has been spayed or neutered.

Pet licences are available for purchase at the following locations:

Lloydminster & District SPCA

780-875-2809

Lloydminster Animal Hospital

780-875-5733

Weir Veterinarian Services

780-875-2281

Southside Veterinary Clinic

780-872-7387