Nova Scotia Permits Directory

The Nova Scotia Permits Directory is an electronic database accessible only on the Internet. It is a comprehensive directory of information on the Permits, Licences, Approvals, Registrations and Certifications administered by the Departments (and also several Authorities, Boards and Commissions) of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. There are also entries from several Nova Scotia municipalities.

Eligibility Criteria

This service is available to the public only via the Internet.

Summary

The Nova Scotia Permits Directory contains information on more than 360 permits, licences, certifications, registrations and related services administered by Departments and Agencies of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. For each provincial license, permit, etc., the Nova Scotia Permits Directory spells out: who needs it, which department administers it, who to contact for more information or to obtain it, how to apply, how it is issued, how long is the waiting period (if any), what it costs, how long it is valid, renewal times (if applicable), related licensing requirements and any further information deemed relevant to applicants.

The Nova Scotia Permits Directory is also a source of Contact Information for all offices of the Departments, Authorities, Boards and Commissions included in this Directory/database.

The Nova Scotia Permits Directory database may be accessed at the following Internet address:
Nova Scotia Permits Directory

If Internet access is unavailable, the Service Nova Scotia Call Centre would be able to offer you accessibility to the same information as contained in the Internet database. The phone number for the Service Nova Scotia Call Centre is (902) 424-5200 or the toll free number (within Nova Scotia) is 1-800-670-4357.

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Public enquiries - Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Mail room, 8 South, Maritime Centre
1505 Barington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 3P7
Telephone: (902) 424-5200
Toll-free (information): 1-800-670-4357
E-mail: permits@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr