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There is a range of permits and licence types available. Make a selection from this list and click 'Next' to continue.
For complete fee details view the full register of fees and charges at cityofgoldcoast.com.au/fees.

Note: Do not use this form to renew a licence. To renew please use 'Renewal or further information' under the Permits and licensing tab. Must be logged in to My Account.

Lodge your request for a Boat Lock Key Remote or a Deposit refund after returning your existing boat lock key remote.
 Licence typesDescription
Boat Lock Key - Private UseFor private use key requests only.
Boat Lock Key - Commercial UseFor commercial use requests only.
Boat Lock Key - Deposit RefundTo request a refund, you must be the payee and provide proof of the original key deposit payment.
 Licence typesDescription
Commercial vehicle parkingComplete this form to apply for a commercial vehicle parking permit. This permit allows a commercially registered vehicle to use commercial loading zones for the purpose of loading and unloading goods. Working vehicles such as utilities, vans and dual cabs do not require a permit if they are commercially registered.
Resident event parkingComplete this form to apply for a resident event parking permit. You must reside within the event traffic areas to be eligible.
Resident parkingComplete this form to apply for a resident parking permit. This permit allows you to park in time-restricted parking areas near your residence.
Visitor parkingComplete this form to apply for a visitor parking permit. This permit allows your visitors to park in time-restricted parking areas near your residence.
Carer parkingComplete this form to apply for a carer parking permit. To be eligible for this permit, you must be a volunteer or unpaid carer and provide care or assistance to a particular person at a specific location within a time-regulated parking area. Do not complete this application if you are employed by, or contracted to, an approved home care service provider. You will need to apply for a residential care service parking permit.
Residential care service parkingComplete this form to apply for a residential care service parking permit. To be eligible for this permit, you must be contracted to, or employed by, an approved home care service provider. This permit allows you to park in time-restricted parking areas whilst actively carrying out your services. Do not complete this application if you are an unpaid or volunteer carer. You will need to apply for a carer parking permit.
 Licence typesDescription
Eat Safe agreementComplete this form to make an agreement with City of Gold Coast to display your Eat Safe Gold Coast food safety rating. You must be the approval holder to make this agreement.
Eat Safe assessmentComplete this form to apply for a regrade or review of your Eat Safe assessment.
Food business (fixed)Complete this form to apply for a food business licence for a new fixed premises or an existing fixed premises.
Food business (mobile)Complete this form to apply for a food business licence for a new mobile premises or an existing mobile premises.
Food business (temporary)Complete this form to apply for a food business licence for a temporary premises. You may elect to apply for an annual licence or for a one-off event.
Food safety programComplete this form to submit a food safety program for accreditation.
Higher risk personal appearance service (fixed)Complete this form to apply for a higher risk personal appearance services licence for a fixed premises.
 Licence typesDescription
BuskingComplete this form to apply for a permit to busk in public areas throughout the City of Gold Coast. Ensure you review the busking guidelines and busking site location maps at cityofgoldcoast.com.au/busking before applying. Fees are calculated based on the busking location/s and will be advised on completion of the form. For complete fee details view the full register of fees and charges at cityofgoldcoast.com.au/fees.
Film productionComplete this form to apply for a film production licence.
Beach weddingComplete this form to apply for a permit to hold a wedding ceremony on a Gold Coast beach.
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Advertising deviceComplete this form to apply for a licence for an advertising device.
Temporary bannerComplete this form to apply for a temporary banner licence. This licence allows you to install a temporary banner at an approved banner site to promote a short term event.
Temporary promotional signComplete this form to apply for a licence to display a temporary promotional sign.
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Seniors travelComplete this form to apply for free seniors bus travel.
Veterans travelComplete this form to apply for free veterans bus travel.
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Keeping of animals (excess animals)Complete this form to apply for a permit to keep more than the allowable number of animals. Dogs must be microchipped and registered.
Amendment of Keeping of animals (excess animals) permitComplete this form to amend the details of your existing permit. This form is for amendments only and cannot be used to transfer approval to another person.