Licences, Applications and Permits

Registrar of Bailiffs
Registrar of Collection Agencies
Registrar of Consumer Reporting Agencies
Registrar of Paperback and Periodical Distributors

Please see below for the application forms and information sheets in these areas. Please review the information sheets for requirements, fees and other important information.

Business Licences

For Bailiffs, Collection Agencies and Consumer Reporting Agencies

• Application Form
• Information Sheet
  

For Paperback and Periodical Distributors

• Please contact the Registrar
  

Individual Licences

For Assistant Bailiffs, Collectors and Personal Information Investigators

• Application Form
• Information Sheet

Address enquiries and send completed applications to:

The Registrar
5775 Yonge St. Suite 1500
Toronto, ON M7A 2E5

Phone: 416-326-8393 or 1-800-889-9768
Fax: 416-326-8406
TTY: 416-325-3408 or 1-800-268-7095
e-mail: consumer@ontario.ca

Learn more:

• Search the registry for Bailiffs, Collection Agencies and Collectors, Consumer Reporting Agencies and Personal Information Investigators
• Ontario Society of Collection Agencies
• Ontario Association of Credit Counselling Services

Legislation and Regulations:

• Bailiffs Act
• Collection Agencies Act 
• Collection Agencies Regulations

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