Apply for a Ticket Lottery Permit. Charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations need the permit to run a single draw ticket raffle with total prizes valued at $4,000 and under.
By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Ticket Lottery Permit to run a single draw ticket lottery with total prizes valued at $4,000 and under. The permit is valid until the draw date.
With a Ticket Lottery Permit, you don’t need to submit a Ticket Lottery Report for raffles with prizes valued at $4,000 and under.
You can't use a Ticket Lottery Permit for online sales (people need to pay in person and can't pay online by credit card, debit card, e-transfer or online payment service like PayPal). Contact the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division for information about how to get a Lottery Licence for online sales.
You need to be 19 or older and authorized by the charitable, religious or non-profit community organization to apply.
When sports teams apply for a Ticket Lottery Permit for prizes valued at $4,000 and under, the age of the team members has to be 21 or younger.
You should get the permit right away if you apply online. It should take 2 weeks to get the permit if you apply in person or by email, mail or fax. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your application hasn’t been filled in correctly.
There is no cost to apply for the permit.
First-time applicants may also need to provide a copy of:
You can use the Application for Lottery Permit for Prizes Not Exceeding $4,000 in Value Form (PDF 108 kB) if you’re unable to apply online. Send your completed application and supporting documents by mail, email or fax. Or visit the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division.
You can’t renew your Ticket Lottery Permit, but you can apply for a new one.