Government of Yukon

Licensing, Registrations, Certificates, Permits, and Identification Cards

Apprenticeship and Training
Advanced Education provides a number a programs for the training and certification of apprentices and trades workers in Yukon.

Beverage Container Dealer and Depot Permits
Any person or company importing beverages or selling them for resale must have a beverage container dealer permit. Any person or company that collects beverage containers and issue refunds to consumers must be registered as a depot.

Birth Certificate
How to order a Yukon birth certificate.

Campground Permits and information
You can self-register in all Yukon government campgrounds. Or, you can buy campground permits at visitor reception centres, Department of Environment offices and retail outlets throughout the Yukon, or from Territorial Agents in communities.

Correcting a record
For corrections or amendments to a Birth/Marriage/Death Record.

Death certificate
How to order a Yukon death certificate

Driver Control Board
The Driver Control Board supports the balance of public safety and individual rights and responsibilities. This independent board appointed by cabinet hears and decides on appeals for driver licence restrictions and cancellations.

Driver's Licences
To obtain a driver licence contact any of the Yukon Motor Vehicle Offices

Fishing Licences
You must have a valid Yukon Angling Licence if you want to fish in the Yukon. The current licence is valid from April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007.

Fuel Oil User (Trucker) Permits
Any inter-provincial or through carrier must pay tax on fuel used in the Yukon.

Fuel Vendor and Distributor Permits
A Fuel Vendor permit is required for anyone who sells any type of fuel. A person or company must become a licensed Fuel Distributor when fuel is imported into the Yukon and/or sold for resale.

Health Card
Provides coverage for medically required hospital and medical services, and certain dental-surgical procedures.

Hunting Licences
You must have a valid hunting licence to hunt in the Yukon. The current licence year runs from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

Incorporating a Yukon corporation
Forms for incorporation.

Licences - Professional
Consumer Services manages licensing for many professions including, but not limited to: insurance, collection, real estate, security guards, optometrists, dentists, chiropractors and second-hand dealers.

Liquor ID Card
In Whitehorse, get a liquor ID card from Motor Vehicles at 308 Steele Street. In Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo and Watson Lake, get liquor ID cards from the liquor store.

Liquor Inspectors
Working with licensees, permit-holders, and liquor consumers, Liquor Inspectors promote compliance with the Liquor Act and Regulations through training, education, inspection, discussion, and enforcement.

Liquor Licences
A liquor licence is required to serve or sell liquor to the general public.

Liquor Permits
A Reception Permit is required for serving free liquor at an event. Non-profit organizations can apply for a Special Occasion Permit to sell liquor at an event.

Liquor Service Training Program
Be A Responsible Server (B.A.R.S.) is a free training program offered to licensees, premise managers, servers, and permit holders that can be adjusted to suit your specific needs. It is available in-person or in a self-study version.

Marriage Licence
How to get married in Yukon: applying for a marriage licence and certificate.

Motor Vehicle Online Registration (Renewal)
Renew your Yukon Motor Vehicle registration on-line. Convenient, fast and secure renewal for all your vehicles, trailers and recreational vehicles. Renew your licence plate stickers online and proof of registration will be mailed to you.

Motor Vehicle Registration
To register a vehicle, or if you have any questions about your registration, contact our offices. In Whitehorse call 867-667-5315 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5315 (toll free within Yukon).

Name change
How to legally change your name.

Opening a Family Day Home
If you are caring for children in your home, you may want to be licensed as a family day home.

Timber Harvest Permits Approval Process
You must have a timber permit to cut and remove trees on Yukon land. There are several types of permits, so it is important you have a clear idea of what you want to harvest and produce before you start the permitting process.

Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Permits
These permits are required by anyone selling tobacco products.

Trade School registration
Find out how to register a trade school with Yukon government.

Transportation Permits
Permits for access roads, freight vehicles, oversize and overweight vehicles, bus, fuel permits and more...

Vital Statistics
Register and order certificates for life events, like a birth, death or marriage.

Weigh Stations
Whitehorse and Watson Lake weigh stations. Outlines what permits you will need and their fees.

Yukon Medical Council
Responsible for regulating the practice of medicine by licensed physicians in the Yukon. All doctors working in the Yukon must be licensed by the Yukon Medical Council.