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If you live in rural Dufferin, you will require a civic address or "emergency number". This 6-digit number uses a grid system to pinpoint the location of your driveway - within 10 metres!

All roads in Dufferin County have been assigned a unique, two-digit number. The first two digits in an emergency number represent the road the property is on – an even number means it is an east-west road, an odd number means it is a north-south road.

All roads are divided into sections and are numbered from 1-9. The third digit in the emergency number represents which section the property is in.

The last three digits indicate the distance – in kilometers – from the beginning of the section to the property entrance. If the last digit is an even number, the entrance is on the south side of the road. If the last digit is an odd number, the entrance is on the north side of the road.

This number is imperative to emergency services being able to locate your property quickly and easily, day or night. The number is also used for school bus pick-up, courier delivery, utilities, and other services that require a specific address.

Note: The location of new entrances, existing or proposed, are to be approved by the Municipality (or the County). Proof of such is to accompany the application for an emergency number sign. The number does not legitimize the existence of a driveway or other entrance to a property.

Please note that emergency numbers cannot be given out verbally. Signs will only be provided upon payment of the fee.

Signs are made at the Dufferin County Operations Center in Primrose when an application is submitted along with payment. Both the application and payment can be completed on-line. If you would like a post with your emergency sign, choose the ‘post’ option when making payment.

Urbanization is growing in every Municipality throughout Dufferin County. Homes on smaller lots are being built off private roads by Developers. These homes must have a highly visible address number. Dufferin County manufactures short-blade signs, with up to 3 numbers for developments. Our signs are not mandatory, you may choose any type of house sign. Developers are welcome to call our office to discuss at 519-941-2816 extension 2600.

A hand uses a pen to point to a road on a Civic Addressing System for North-South Roads in Dufferin County

Map of Dufferin County Civic Addressing System

Pick Up Information

Pickup location:

The W & M Edelbrock Centre 

30 Center Street, Orangeville.

Open Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. From the front service counter.

We will contact you when your order is available for pickup.

A hand uses a pen to point to a road on a Civic Addressing System for North-South Roads in Dufferin County

More Information

Map of the Emergency Numbering System

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2023 Mapbook

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Brochure

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By-Law 2006-20 Emergency Numbering

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Emergency Number Application Forms

  1. Emergency Number Application Form – If you live in rural Dufferin, you must apply for a civic address (also known as an emergency number).
  2. Emergency Number Replacement Form – Complete this form if you need a replacement sign or a number has been issued previously and you are ready to purchase the sign.

New Emergency Number Form

If you live in rural Dufferin, you must apply for a civic address (also known as an emergency number).

Mailing Address of Applicant:(Required)

Legal Description of Property

Location of Entrance to be Assigned an Emergency Number

Check all that apply and complete.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Was this property severed within the last 2 (two) years?(Required)
Will you be applying for a Building Permit? If yes, you will be contacted with the emergency number to assist with your application.

The number assigned to this entrance will be determined by its location relative to the entire length of the road. You MUST provide accurate measurements. Only one of the following measurements is required (Option A or Option B) however having both ensures that we accurately locate your entrance.

Option A: Measurement from the middle of your entrance to the closest visible Emergency Number sign.

Indicate the direction of your entrance relative to the closest Emergency Number:
Indicate the side of the road of your entrance relative to the closest Emergency Number:

Option B: Measurement from the middle of your entrance to one of your property lines.

Indicate the direction of your entrance relative to your _________ property line:

Provisions and Conditions:

The 6-digit number does NOT legitimize the existence of an entrance to a property. Contact your local municipality for information on entrance approvals. If you indicated that you are/have applied for a Building Permit, we will call you as soon as your new number is issued. Please allow minimum of one week for processing.
Purchase and Payment Options (check all that apply):(Required)
PAYMENTS ONLINE:
Dufferin County offers secure online payment processing, please visit our Payment Portal by clicking the words Dufferin County Online Payments below and select the items you wish to purchase.

Dufferin County Online Payments

PAYMENTS BY CHEQUE:
Cheques are made payable to the County of Dufferin. Payments must include a copy of your completed application. Cheques can be mailed or dropped off to Dufferin County, Attn: Public Works Department, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville ON L9W 2X1. Regular business hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (excluding holidays).

Payment in full must be made prior to any service commencing. All returned payments will be subject to a $20.00 NSF fee.

The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. and will be used for the proper administration of issuing Emergency Numbers. Questions about this collection should be addressed to the Public Works Coordinator at 519-941-2816 ext. 2600.

Emergency Number Replacement Form

Use this application form if you need a replacement emergency number sign.

Mailing Address of Applicant:(Required)

Legal Description of Property

Order Information:

Provisions and Conditions

The 6 (six) digit number does NOT legitimize the existence of an entrance to a property. Contact your local municipality for information on entrance approvals. If you indicated that you are/have applied for a Building Permit, we will call you as soon as your new number is issued. Please allow minimum of one week for processing. Pick up is by appointment only at the Dufferin County Operations Center located at: 635666 Highway 10, Mono ON. or at W & M Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm excluding holidays.
Purchase and Payment Options (check all that apply):(Required)
PAYMENTS ONLINE:
Dufferin County offers secure online payment processing, please visit our Payment Portal by clicking "Dufferin County Online Payments" below and select the items you wish to purchase.

Dufferin County Online Payments

PAYMENTS BY CHEQUE:
Cheques are made payable to the County of Dufferin. Payments must include a copy of your completed application. Cheques can be mailed or dropped off to Dufferin County, Attn: Public Works Department, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville ON L9W 2X1. Regular business hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (excluding holidays).

Payment in full must be made prior to any service commencing. All returned payments will be subject to a $20.00 NSF fee.

The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. and will be used for the proper administration of issuing Emergency Numbers. Questions about this collection should be addressed to the Public Works Coordinator at 519-941-2816 ext. 2600.
Pick Up Location
You will be contacted when your order is ready for pick up from the front service desk at the Edelbrock Center located at 30 Centre St. Orangeville. Open hours Mon-Fri, 8:30AM to 4:30PM.

Contact Us

W & M Edelbrock Centre

30 Centre Street,
Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1
519-941-2816 ext. 2600
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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