Pay Licence Fees & Fines in Montréal - City Bylaws

Business and Consumer Protection Quebec 3 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026 Flag of Quebec

In Montréal, Quebec, licence fees and municipal fines are administered by city departments and borough offices. This guide explains how to pay online, at Service Montréal counters, or at borough offices, and how enforcement, appeals, and forms work for common municipal bylaws. Use the steps below to confirm the right office, verify fees on your notice, and follow appeal deadlines.

Paying Online and in Person

Most licence fee payments and many fine payments can be completed through the City of Montréal's online services or at Service Montréal counters and borough offices. Check the notice or permit for the exact payment account and methods; if unclear, contact the issuing department or visit the official permits and licences information page [1].

  • Online payments: Use the city's online payment portal or the payment instructions on your invoice or ticket.
  • In person: Service Montréal counters and borough municipal halls accept payments; hours vary by location.
  • By mail: Some fees can be paid by cheque or money order if the notice provides a mailing address.
Always check the payment reference number on your notice before submitting payment.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement of municipal licences and bylaw fines in Montréal is conducted by bylaw enforcement officers, Building Inspection, Licensing departments, and borough inspectors depending on the subject matter. Specific fine amounts and escalation rules are provided on the issuing notice or the controlling bylaw or regulation; if a precise amount is not listed on the consolidated permits and licences overview, it is not specified on the cited page [1].

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page; individual contraventions list the applicable amount on the ticket or bylaw text.
  • Escalation: first offence and repeat/continuing offence ranges are set in the applicable bylaw or ticket and may include daily continuing penalties; not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to comply, stop-work orders, permit suspensions, seizure of non-compliant items, and referral to court are used depending on the bylaw.
  • Enforcer and complaints: contact By-law Enforcement or the issuing borough for inspections and to file complaints; see Help and Support for contacts.
  • Appeals and review: procedures and time limits for contesting a ticket or order are set on the ticket or in the bylaw; if a time limit is not published on the overview page it is not specified on the cited page.
If you received a ticket, act quickly to meet appeal deadlines stated on the notice.

Applications & Forms

Many licences and permits require application forms issued by the city or borough. Where a specific form number, fee, or deadline is required, check the issuing notice or the department’s page; if no form is published on the general permits and licences overview, that information is not specified on the cited page [1].

  • Licensing applications: obtain the licence application from the issuing department or borough.
  • Fees: payable as set on the application or invoice; where amounts are absent from the overview page they are not specified on the cited page.
  • Submission: online portal, in-person at Service Montréal, or by mail as indicated on the form.

FAQ

How can I pay a parking or bylaw ticket in Montréal?
You can usually pay online, by mail, or at Service Montréal counters; check your ticket for exact payment methods and reference numbers.
Where do I find the correct department for licence payments?
Check your permit or licence notice for the issuing department; if unclear, contact Service Montréal or the borough office for direction.
What if I want to contest a fine?
Follow the appeal instructions on the ticket or order; appeals have strict time limits listed on the notice or in the controlling bylaw.

How-To

  1. Locate your notice or permit and note the payment reference, issue date, and issuing department.
  2. Visit the department's payment portal or Service Montréal instructions to select the correct payment type.
  3. Complete any required forms or online fields and attach documentation if requested.
  4. Submit payment online or attend a Service Montréal counter or borough office with your notice and method of payment.
  5. If disputing the fine, file the notice of contest or follow appeal steps before the deadline listed on your ticket.

Key Takeaways

  • Always use the payment reference on your notice to avoid misapplied payments.
  • Contact Service Montréal or your borough for clarification before the appeal deadline.

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