From November 1^st to January 31^st  Fees - as of November 2001

From February 1^st to October 31^st (Late Fees Apply) Fees - as of November 2001

All dog licences are valid from January 1st to December 31st.

A prorated fee structure is in place for new residents with dog(s) who must register their dogs for the first time or for residents with newly acquired dogs. To receive this prorated fee owners must licence their dogs within 30 days of moving to the city or within 30 days of acquiring a new dog(s). All prorated licence fees are available at the animal shelter only.

*Proof of spay or neuter must be provided to qualify for the reduced fee. If a dog has been spayed/neutered after they have been licenced the dog owner is eligible for a $25.00 refund. When a dog is sterile and can no longer reproduce dog owners will qualify for the reduced rate upon presentation of documentation from a veterinarian.

Apply for your new dog licence online

Renewing Your Licence

Renew your existing dog licence online!

Dog licences can be renewed by mail or in person at the Animal Shelter - 2424 Industrial Street, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also renew your licence at one of the following licencing outlets.

Mailing address: 2424 Industrial Street
Burlington, Ontario
L7P 1A5

Cheques should be made payable to The City of Burlington

Licencing Outlets

Note: If your dog has passed away since your last renewal please contact the shelter to update your file (contact information)

New to Burlington

New residents of Burlington can obtain a City of Burlington dog tag free of charge in exchange for a current dog tag from their previous city of residence. Dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Burlington.

Licencing your dog gives you peace of mind:

• In the event that your dog wanders away from you or your property or is injured on the road, a dog license enables the city's Animal Control staff to contact you quickly and easily.
• Registration information is updated annually, enabling the City to respond in a prompt and efficient manner.

Licencing your dog helps reduce costs at the Animal Shelter:

• Each year, the City's Animal Shelter cares for many stray dogs that are housed, fed and cared for. Dogs that are not claimed are put up for adoption.
  Revenue from the registration of dogs and the sale of dog tags is used to provide food and shelter for stray animals and to maintain the Burlington Animal Shelter's facility
• and programs.

Dog Licences - Your pet is worth it!

Dog owners in the City of Burlington are required to licence their dogs in accordance with City By-law #60-2005 as amended.