Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for an independent fuel seller, the applicant will need to register with the Nova Scotia Government. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant can download the application form by clicking on the following Link
3. Fill in the application form with all the relevant details.
4. Attach copies of additional documents if required, find a list of documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Submit the application form to the Business registration unit.
6. Once the applicant submits the application to the relevant authorities, the application form will be reviewed and the applicant may be contacted for further information.
7. The applicant does not need to pay fees for this procedure.
8. The applicant will receive a mail indicating if their fuel collector registration has been approved.
9. The applicant will need to put the approval letter on the wall of their establishment.
10. The applicant shall receive their license within two weeks from the submission of the application.

• Business Number from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• registration number from the Registry of Joint Stock Companies
• Application form Link

ACCESS NOVA SCOTIA
Toll-Free: 902-424-5200
(within North America)
TTY: 1-800-670-4357
(toll-free within North America)
Fax: 1-877-404-0867
Mailing Address:
Public Enquiries - Service Nova Scotia
PO Box 2734
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K5
Contact Link

• The applicant must be in compliance with the registry of joint-stock companies.
• If the applicant is a gas or oil retailer, they will need a Motive Fuel Retailer Approval number.
• If the applicant is a propane retailer, they will need a Fuel Safety (Company) Licence.

• The applicant does not need to pay any fees to register.

• The fuel seller permit is valid for 3 years.

• Application form Link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The applicant shall receive their license within two weeks from the submission of the application.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

• Type of ownership and name
• The name under which business is conducted
• Business mailing address
• The physical location of the business
• Business contact name and title
• Telephone number
• Fax number
• Email address
• Primary nature of business
• Business assets
• Financial institution name
• Address
• Zipcode

• If the applicant plans to sell fuel, they will need to apply to be a collector and can only sell fuel if the application is approved by the authorities.

• Fuel tax rates Link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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More information which might help people.