Municipal service · Home and neighbourhood
Get a dog or cat licence
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated
Short answer
Most municipalities require dogs, and many require cats, to be licensed each year.
Who handles it
Handled by your municipality: your city, town or regional government.
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Your city or town
Each municipality runs its own, with its own rules and website. Start from your city's page:
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Get a dog or cat licence", updated 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/pet-licence