In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in the City of Brantford. In fact, licences are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licences help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for Brantford to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.
Licensing your pet will require specific information and proof. Having these items at the ready allows for the fastest experience. You have the option to upload a document as a saved or scanned file, or you may take a photo directly from your device on our upload page.
We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.
This document is required to qualify for the discounted rate and is only needed once and will be saved to your pet's profile upon upload for future renewals. This proof declaring that your pet has been spayed or neutered may be in the form of a statement or receipt from the veterinarian, shelter, or clinic that performed the procedure.
The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You'll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your licence registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it's super easy!
In person licensing is available at the following location(s) however it's important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail:
Don't forget to check hours of operation, appointment policies, and accepted payment methods prior to heading out.
Brantford City Hall:
58 Dalhousie Street PO Box 818, Brantford ON N3T 5R7
If you opt to license via snail mail - keep in mind processing your registration will take a lot longer!
Make sure you complete the below form in full and that it is free of any errors otherwise your registration may not be successfully processed. The fine print is there for a reason so keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.
If you're having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can give our customer care team a call and they may be able to process your pet licence over the phone. Note that we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.
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Pet licences are required for all dogs living in the City of Brantford. Cat licensing remains voluntary at this time. Licences are available for 1 year terms and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming licence expirations via mail, phone, and email.
| Dog Licences | 1 Year Fee |
|---|---|
| Altered Dog | $45.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | $75.00 |
| Senior Rate Altered Dog | $25.00 |
| Senior Rate Unaltered Dog | $30.00 |
| Altered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $45.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $75.00 |
| Senior Rate Altered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $25.00 |
| Senior Rate Unaltered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $30.00 |
| Cat Licences (Voluntary) | 1 Year Fee |
|---|---|
| Cat Licence | $10.00 |
| Voluntary Cat | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $10.00 |
| Service Dog Licences | 1 Year Fee |
|---|---|
| Service Dog | $0.00 |
| Service Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $0.00 |