Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Farm Registration |
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| Who Needs This Registration? |
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Anyone in Nova Scotia who wants to access government programs supporting agriculture (including Farm Vehicle Licence Plates) and support the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture.
Note: As of February 15, 2006, the Department will no longer be issuing refunds of membership fees. Clients may register their farms as they have in the past, but decline membership with the NS Federation of Agriculture and their personal information will not be forwarded to the Federation. All monies collected by the Department related to the registry of farms will be retained to support the work of the Federation of Agriculture.
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| Issuing Department
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Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
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| Where can you get
this Registration and / or further information? |
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Registrar of Farms
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Phone: (902) 424- 5200
OR 1-800-670-4357
(Toll -free)
Fax: (902) 424-0720
Email: askus@gov.ns.ca
Website:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/programs/programs.shtml#farm
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Office Location:
Any Access Nova Scotia Centre Location
Mailing Address:
Nova Scotia Business Registry
P.O. Box 1529
Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4 |
| Application Forms & Process: |
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- Online:
You can get more information or an application form by visiting our website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/forms/farms.asp
- By Phone:
Calling one of the phone numbers listed above.
- By Mail:
Requests for additional information may be mailed directly to: Nova Scotia Business Registry P.O. box 1529 Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4.
Once application is complete you may submit it with payment to:
- Online:
You may also apply online at: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/nsbr/entry.asp. However, new farms may also be require to submit additional documentation to support their application. Contact the Registrar of Farms, NSDAF (902-893-6510) for more information.
- In person:
Any Access NS Centre or any Department of Fisheries and Agriculture Field office throughout the province.
- By Mail:
Application and payment should be sent directly to: Nova Scotia Business Registry
P.O. box 1529 Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4.
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| Program Related Questions: |
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All program related questions, including those related to other financial assistance programs, should be directed to the Registrar of Farms Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Tel: (902) 424-5200 in the local calling area or 1-800-670-4357 (toll-free).
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| Waiting Period: |
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5-7 Business Days form receipt of application to production and issuance of registration documentation to client.
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This registration is valid for 1 year, covering the period from April 1 of one year to March 31 of the next. It is renewable, and the Department will send out a renewal notice approximately 4 weeks before it expires.
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| Price, Payment Method and Locations: |
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The annual fees are based on gross farm income, therefore annual fees vary from one farm corporation to another. Fees range from $50 to $500.
Payment Online:
Payment for initial applications may be submitted by visiting http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/nsbr/entry.asp. However, as noted above, additional supporting documentation may be required to support the registration of new farms. Payment for renewals may be submitted online for renewals by visiting http://gov.ns.ca/snsmr/nsbr/renew/
credit card payment only (Visa, Master Card or American Express)
Payment in Person:
Business Registration Unit - 9- North, 1505 Barrington St. Maritime Centre, Halifax
Cash, Debit, Cheque, Bank Draft or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or American Express)
Drop Off:
Any Access NS Centre
Cheque, Bank Draft or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or American Express)
Payment by Mail:
Business Registration Unit - P.O. Box 1529, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4
Cheque, Bank Draft or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or American Express)
Payment by Fax:
Business Registration Unit - (902) 424-0602
Cheque, Bank Draft or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or American Express)
All cheques, money orders and bank drafts should be made payable to the Minister of Finance.
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| Related Requirements: |
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None
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| Additional Information: |
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REFUNDS
As of February 15, 2006, refunds of membership fees will no longer be issued. To get further information on this process change, clients may call the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
Tel (902 893-2293
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Farm Registration Act, Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1994-95.
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