Dog Licensing

To protect the public and City staff and to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, access to City Hall is limited to Service Burlington services only, including in-person payments for:

The above services are also available for online payments. Service Burlington continues to offer marriage licenses and commissioning services by appointment. Please call Service Burlington at 905-335-7777 or email city@burlington.ca to schedule. The Service Burlington counter is open by appointment only between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

City staff continue to work remotely and are ready to assist the community in the delivery of as many services as possible. For information and updates on City services, including what’s open and closed visit burlington.ca/coronavirus. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Dogs in the City of Burlington must have a licence in accordance with bylaw 60-2005, as amended. As of Nov. 1, 2014, all dog licences are valid for one year from the anniversary of the date of purchase.

Dog licences are the fastest way to reunite you with your lost dog. Each year, dogs are quickly reunited with their owners in the City of Burlington because they were found wearing a current licence. Registration information is updated annually, so city staff can respond promptly.

Dog Licence Fees

Spayed or neutered dog	$26.52*
Unaltered dog (not spayed or neutered)	$54.10

Dog Licence Late Fees

(Due if 30 days past the expiry date)

Spayed or neutered dog	$36.52*
Unaltered dog (not spayed or neutered)	$64.10

*Proof of spaying or neutering must be provided to qualify for the reduced fee. If a dog has been spayed/neutered after it has been licensed, the dog owner is eligible for a partial refund. When a dog is sterile and can no longer reproduce, the dog owner qualifies for the reduced rate when presenting documentation from a veterinarian.

Apply/Renew Your Dog Licence

Online
Purchasing and renewing dog licences can be completed online at your convenience from your computer or mobile device.

Apply online for a new dog licence

Renew your existing dog licence online

By mail
Burlington Animal Shelter
2424 Industrial St.
Burlington, ON
L7P 1A5

Tel. 905-335-3030

Renewals can be mailed to the Burlington Animal Shelter. Please note, postdated cheques will not be accepted.

In person - as per COVID-19 protocols
Burlington City Hall, Service Burlington Counter
426 Brant St., 1st Floor

In-person payment at Burlington Animal Shelter is suspended until further notice.

New Residents and New Dogs

New residents to the City of Burlington or residents with new dogs are responsible for purchasing dog licences for all dogs eight weeks of age or older, regardless if they have been spayed/neutered. All dog licences are valid for one year from their date of purchase.

Who to Notify if Your Dog Passes Away

If you have a current dog licence and your pet has passed away, please let us know. Your record will be updated so that you will no longer receive licence reminders. A pro-rated refund is available by visiting the Burlington Animal Shelter in person with a receipt of euthanasia or death certificate from your veterinarian.