Territory
Public services in Yukon
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated
At a glance
Who handles public services in Yukon, with a page for each of 51 services. Below: the 12 biggest cities and towns and the main territorial government bodies.
- Services
- 51 public services have a page for Yukon on this site. #
- Places
- 15 cities, towns and communities in Yukon have public places on the map, 109 places in all. #
- Biggest city
- The biggest by population is Whitehorse: 28,201 people (2021 Census). #Source: Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population (Statistics Canada Open Licence)
- Government
- 8 territorial government bodies in Yukon are on record. #
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Services in Yukon
Each page says who handles the service here, with the official links we have and the date we checked each one.
Identity and documents
- Order a birth certificateVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)
- Order a death certificateVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)
- Order a marriage certificateVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)
- Legally change your nameVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)
- Get a photo ID card (if you don't drive)Motor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)
- Change your address with the provinceGovernment of Yukon
Driving and vehicles
- Get, renew or replace a driver's licenceMotor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)
- Book a road test or knowledge testMotor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)
- Register a vehicle and renew licence platesMotor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)
- Get an accessible parking permitGovernment of Yukon
- Check road conditions and closures (511)511 Yukon (Government of Yukon, Highways and Public Works)
Health
- Apply for or renew your health cardYukon Health Care Insurance Plan (Government of Yukon)
- Find a family doctor or nurse practitionerFind a Primary Care Provider registry (Government of Yukon, Health and Social Services)
- Talk to a nurse (811 health line)Yukon HealthLine 811 (Government of Yukon)
- Get help paying for prescription drugs (pharmacare)Government of Yukon (Health and Social Services)
- Vaccines and immunization recordsGovernment of Yukon (Health and Social Services)
- Register as an organ and tissue donorGovernment of Yukon (Health and Social Services)
- Home care and community careHome Care Program (Government of Yukon, Health and Social Services)
Family and children
- Register a baby's birthVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)
- Get a marriage licenceVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)
- Get help paying for child careEarly Learning and Child Care (Government of Yukon, Department of Education)
- Find licensed child care or daycareEarly Learning and Child Care (Government of Yukon, Department of Education)
- Collect child or spousal supportMaintenance Enforcement Program (Government of Yukon)
- Report child abuse or neglectFamily and Children's Services (Government of Yukon)
Benefits and money
- Apply for income assistance (welfare)Social Assistance (Government of Yukon, Health and Social Services)
- Disability income support from the provinceYukon Supplementary Allowance (Government of Yukon, Health and Social Services)
Work and business
- Register a business name or incorporateCorporate Affairs (Government of Yukon)
- Report a workplace injury (workers' compensation)Yukon Workers' Safety and Compensation Board
- Your rights at work: pay, hours, leave and firingEmployment Standards (Government of Yukon)
- Get help finding a job or trainingGovernment of Yukon (Department of Education)
- Become an apprentice or get certified in a tradeApprenticeship program (Government of Yukon, Department of Education)
Housing and property
- Search or register a land titleLand Titles Office (Government of Yukon)
- Check or appeal your property assessmentProperty Assessment and Taxation (Government of Yukon)
- Renting: rules, rent increases, evictions and disputesResidential Tenancies Office (Government of Yukon)
- Apply for social or affordable housingYukon Housing Corporation
Education
- Apply for student loans and grantsStudent Financial Assistance (Government of Yukon, Department of Education)
- Get a high school transcript or diploma copyDepartment of Education (Government of Yukon)
Justice and safety
- Sue for a small amount (small claims)Small Claims Court of Yukon (Yukon Courts)
- Get legal aidYukon Legal Services Society (Legal Aid)
- Make a human rights complaintYukon Human Rights Commission
- Complain about a business (consumer protection)Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Government of Yukon)
- Emergency alerts and how to prepareYukon Protective Services (Government of Yukon)
Environment and outdoors
- Buy a fishing licenceDepartment of Environment (Government of Yukon)
- Buy a hunting licenceDepartment of Environment (Government of Yukon)
- Reserve a campsite in a provincial or territorial parkYukon Parks (Government of Yukon)
- Wildfire status and fire bansYukon Wildland Fire Management (Government of Yukon)
Immigration, citizenship and travel
- Immigrate through a province or territoryYukon Nominee Program (Government of Yukon)
Voting and democracy
- Vote in a provincial or territorial electionElections Yukon
- Find your member of the provincial or territorial legislatureYukon Legislative Assembly
Seniors
- Apply for a long-term care homeContinuing Care (Government of Yukon, Health and Social Services)
- Provincial income top-ups for low-income seniorsYukon Seniors Income Supplement (Government of Yukon)
Biggest cities and towns
The 12 biggest by population, of 15 communities with public places on the map. Each page lists its libraries, pools, clinics and more.
- WhitehorsePopulation 28,201 · 65 places
- DawsonPopulation 1,577 · 7 places
- Watson LakePopulation 1,133 · 5 places
- Haines JunctionPopulation 688 · 4 places
- CarmacksPopulation 588 · 5 places
- FaroPopulation 440 · 4 places
- TeslinPopulation 239 · 3 places
- MayoPopulation 188 · 2 places
- Old Crow3 places
- Beaver Creek2 places
- Carcross2 places
- Destruction Bay2 places
Main territorial government bodies
The ones with the most services and places on record, of 8 territorial government bodies.
- The Government of Yukonyukon.ca
- Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Boardwcb.yk.ca
- Yukon Housing Corporation
- Yukon Development Corporationyukon.ca
- Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Boardyfwmb.ca
- Yukon Lottery Commissionlotteriesyukon.com
- Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon
- Public Schools Branch
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Public services in Yukon: who handles what", updated 14 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/yukon