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Dog and cat licences in Brantford
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Dog and cat licences in Brantford. Licence a dog by three months of age or within 10 days of becoming its owner.
Key information
Licence a dog by three months of age or within 10 days of becoming its owner. Renew each year through Brantford DocuPet. Cat licences are voluntary. The city also offers application help at City Hall.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When must I licence a dog? | Apply by the time the dog is three months old, or within 10 days after becoming its owner. The licence is a city requirement and must be renewed each year. |
| What are the listed dog licence fees? | The city lists $45 for an altered dog and $75 for an unaltered dog. For a senior owner, the listed fees are $25 and $30 respectively. Service dogs have no licence charge. |
| What should I do after moving or changing contact details? | Update the pet profile through brantford.docupet.com. The city also directs owners there when they no longer need a dog tag. Keeping the owner's contact information current helps with lost-pet returns. |
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Compare the numbers
- Altered dog45 CAD per year
- Unaltered dog75 CAD per year
- Senior owner, altered dog25 CAD per year
- Senior owner, unaltered dog30 CAD per year
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Your next steps
- Register the dog
Apply by three months of age or within 10 days of becoming its owner.
- Use Brantford DocuPet
Choose the correct city registration and pay the applicable fee.
- Keep it current
Renew annually and update the pet and owner contact information.
Sources: Pet Licences
Register a pet
When must I licence a dog?
Apply by the time the dog is three months old, or within 10 days after becoming its owner. The licence is a city requirement and must be renewed each year.
Source: Pet Licences
Where can I apply for a Brantford pet licence?
Use Brantford's DocuPet website. If you need help completing the application, visit City Hall at 58 Dalhousie Street. Use the Brantford service rather than another municipality's DocuPet page.
Source: Pet Licences
Must I licence my cat?
Cat licensing is voluntary in Brantford. The city recommends it because a registered tag links the animal to its owner and helps identify a lost pet.
Source: Pet Licences
Sources: Pet Licences
Fees, tags and service dogs
What are the listed dog licence fees?
The city lists $45 for an altered dog and $75 for an unaltered dog. For a senior owner, the listed fees are $25 and $30 respectively. Service dogs have no licence charge.
Source: Pet Licences
What does a cat licence cost?
Both altered and unaltered cat licences are listed at $10. Check the city or DocuPet payment page for the current total before completing registration.
Source: Pet Licences
Do I have to pay for a designer tag?
No. The standard licence tag has no extra tag charge. Designer styles are optional upgrades with an additional fee. The standard tag still serves as the official city licence.
Source: Pet Licences
Sources: Pet Licences
Renewals, records and lost pets
What should I do after moving or changing contact details?
Update the pet profile through brantford.docupet.com. The city also directs owners there when they no longer need a dog tag. Keeping the owner's contact information current helps with lost-pet returns.
Source: Pet Licences
How does the lost-pet service work?
DocuPet tags include HomeSafe24/7 support and a linked pet profile. Owners can add recent photos and identifying information. The tag helps a finder or animal control worker contact the owner.
Source: Pet Licences
Can licensing help avoid a shelter stay?
The city says a licensed pet collected by animal control may be returned directly to its owner. It describes one free ride home and possible savings on impound or boarding charges, rather than guaranteeing every return.
Source: Pet Licences
Where should I check special dog restrictions?
The city's Animal Control By-law defines restricted and prohibited animals and additional requirements. Do not treat a paid licence as an exemption from those rules. Ask city staff about a designation or appeal.
Source: Pet Licences
Sources: Pet Licences
Service counter
Brantford City Hall
58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario
City Hall is the in-person service location named on this city service page. Confirm counter availability before travelling.
Sources: Pet Licences
Apply, book or get help
Sources: Pet Licences