Licence renewal
Fees, penalties and receipts
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How much does it cost to renew the licence?
The annual licence renewal fee for 2026 is C$1,925.
What happens if the licence isn't renewed before the deadline?
Late payments received on or after March 1 are subject to a $500 penalty.
Late payments received on or after April 1 are subject to a $800 penalty. The licence will be suspended on April 1 and will not be reinstated unless the following are met:
- fees are paid in full
- penalty is paid in full
- annual licence renewal form is completed in full
If a licence is not renewed by May 1, it will expire and the former licensee will have to apply for reinstatement and pay all applicable application fees.
Accepted payment methods
The following payment methods are accepted:
- Credit Card
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Debit Credit Card
- BMO Debit Mastercard
- CIBC Visa Debit
- RBC Visa Debit
- Scotiabank Visa Debit
- Servus Credit Union Debit Mastercard
- TD Canada Trust Visa Debit
Where can I find the official receipt?
Receipts can be found in the CPBSC website portal two (2) to five (5) business days after completion of the entire licence renewal process.