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Permits & licensing

Do you need a permit or licence from City of Gold Coast? Find out more by clicking on the relevant link below.

A

  • Advertising – Advertising devices
  • Advertising – Temporary signs for non-profit organisations
  • Aircraft operations licence
  • Amplified music venue licence (Southport Entertainment Precinct)
  • Animals & pets

B

  • Beach wedding
  • Beauty therapy
  • Busking

C

  • Camping area licence
  • Commercial fitness training in Gold Coast parks
  • Commercial vessel

D

  • Dog registration

E

  • Environmentally relevant activities

F

  • Filming & photography
  • Food business (fixed, mobile, temporary stall)

G

  • Golf buggy permit (Hope Island Resort, Cova Estate or Sanctuary Cove Resort)

H

  • Hairdressing
  • Horse drawn vehicles
  • Hostel accommodation licence
  • Hot air balloon licence

P

  • Parking permits
  • Parks – temporary access to a park
  • Pedicabs
  • Personal appearance services

R

  • Removable shade structures & electrical installations
  • Rental accommodation
  • Right of Use for sporting clubs
  • Roads – temporary road closures
  • Roadside dining
  • Roadside vending

S

  • Surf school permit
  • Swimming pool licence

T

  • Tattooing and body piercing
  • Touting

V

Vehicle in mall

Need help?

If you're still unsure whether you need a permit or licence for your business or activity please contact us.

Permits & licensing renewals

Find out how to renew your licence or permit if there is no renewal fee or if payment of a fee is required.

Amend, transfer or cancel a permit/licence

Follow the link to your permit or licence type in the alphabetical list. You will then be able to select the amend, cancel or transfer option for that specific permit/licence.

Related information

  • Building applications
  • Development applications
  • Tree & vegetation removal on private land
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