Renew Your Permit
Existing Permit Holders
The Permit Office at the Outer Harbour Marina opens in May for the upcoming boating season with in-person courses scheduled from May through to October.
May to August: you may visit the permit office at the Outer Harbour Marina, 475 Unwin Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4M 3M2 (Tel: 416-778-1230) on Mondays – Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or contact the office via e-mail at [email protected] or at 416-778-1230.
September and October: the permit office at the Outer Harbour Marina will be open on a reduced schedule and it is recommended that you call in advance of contact the office via email
November to April: you may contact the office via e-mail at [email protected] or at 416-778-1230 only.
Renewing your Permit
If you already have a Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit you can renew it by following the instructions below. Your Permit can be renewed for one or two years at a time.
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Renewal forms are printed and distributed during the second week of May.
Please consider the following in order to renew your permit:
Mail a cheque payable to “Toronto Port Authority” with your renewal form and fee (see below);
Renew over the phone at 416-778-1230; or,
From May to October, renew your permit in person at the Permit Office located at the Outer Harbour Marina.
Permit Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office can be reached at 416-778-1230, and accepts payment by Visa, MasterCard or AMEX. Mailing address:
Permit Office
475 Unwin Ave
Toronto, ON
M4M 3M2
Information about permit renewals and fees
The renewal fee for a Powered Vessel Operator’s Permit is $20 per year. For additional fee information please see click here
Failure to renew a permit prohibits the operator from navigating a powered vessel in the Port and Harbour of Toronto. If you fail to renew your permit for 1 to 2 consecutive years, the permit may be reinstated by the payment of the fee for the outstanding year(s) plus the current year. If 3 consecutive years are missed, the operator will be required to retake the test but will not be required to pay for missed year(s). All fees and charges would apply as for a first time applicant.
Questions or comments on this fee structure should be directed to the Toronto Port Authority at 416-778-1230 or via email at [email protected]
Payment Options
VISA, Mastercard, Debit, Cash or Cheque
- Cheque: In-person or by mail
- Debit & Cash: In-person only. Please do not send cash by mail.
Contact Information
E-mail: Permit Office
Telephone: 416-778-1230
From May to October you can visit the Permit Office located at the Outer Harbour Marina at 475 Unwin Ave., Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
From November to April you can contact the Permit Office via e-mail at [email protected] or at 416-778-1230.
Mailing Address:
Permit Office
Toronto Port Authority
475 Unwin Ave
Toronto ON
M4M 3M2