Why License

In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in in the City of Kingston. 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 the City of Kingston 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.

Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to the City of Kingston to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

How to License

Payment

We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.

Online

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!

Renew my pet's licence

My pet has a licence, but it has expired or will very soon.

Renew now

License a pet for the first time

I've never licensed a pet with the City of Kingston before.

License now

In-person

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.

Kingston Humane Society:
1 Binnington Court, Kingston, ON K7M 8M9

City of Kingston - City Hall:
216 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3

City of Kingston - JCB:
1211 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, ON K7K 6C7

Mail

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.

Pet license form

Download Application Form

Phone

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.

DocuPet Customer Care: 1-855-249-1370
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) from 9:00am-9:00pm EST

Licence Fees & Details

Pet licences are required for all dogs and cats living in the City of Kingston. 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.

Free Licences
Dog or Cat Under 6 Months of Age
First-time Licence for Spayed/Neutered Dog or Cat
Dog Licenses With Microchip Without Microchip
Intact Dog $50.00 $60.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog (1-2 dogs) $30.00 $40.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog (3+ dogs) $10.00 $15.00
Intact Dog
With Microchip $50.00
Without Microchip $60.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog (1-2 dogs)
With Microchip $30.00
Without Microchip $40.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog (3+ dogs)
With Microchip $10.00
Without Microchip $15.00
Cat Licenses With Microchip Without Microchip
Intact Cat $20.00 $30.00
Spayed/Neutered Cat (1-2 cats) $13.00 $15.00
Spayed/Neutered Cat (3+ cats) $4.00 $5.00
Intact Cat
With Microchip $20.00
Without Microchip $30.00
Spayed/Neutered Cat (1-2 cats)
With Microchip $13.00
Without Microchip $15.00
Spayed/Neutered Cat (3+ cats)
With Microchip $4.00
Without Microchip $5.00