In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in Collingwood. 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. Town of Collingwood 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.
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.
Collingwood Town Hall
97 Hurontario St., Collingwood ON L9Y 2L9
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.
DocuPet Customer Care: 1-855-249-1370
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday (excluding holidays) between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm EST and Sunday between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm EST
Pet licences are required for all dogs living in the Town of Collingwood. 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 | Fee |
|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered and Microchipped Licence | $25.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered, Not Microchipped Licence | $35.00 |
| Not Spayed/Neutered, Microchipped Licence | $35.00 |
| Not Spayed/Neutered and Not Microchipped Licence | $45.00 |
| Service Dog Licence | $0.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered and Microchipped Licence | |
|---|---|
| Fee | $25.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered, Not Microchipped Licence | |
|---|---|
| Fee | $35.00 |
| Not Spayed/Neutered, Microchipped Licence | |
|---|---|
| Fee | $35.00 |
| Not Spayed/Neutered and Not Microchipped Licence | |
|---|---|
| Fee | $45.00 |
| Service Dog Licence | |
|---|---|
| Fee | $0.00 |
You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact The Town of Collingwood directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.
You may licence in person at Collingwood Town Hall located at 97 Hurontario St. Collingwood ON L9Y 2L8
Collingwood provides licensing services for the following areas: The Town of Collingwood
All existing licencing data from The Town of Collingwood has been transferred on to the DocuPet system so your lifetime licence is still valid. You can choose to keep your existing tag or purchase a 'replacement tag' to get a new municipal tag
Licences are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.
All Dogs over the age of 6 months are required to be licenced
Licences expire exactly 365 days from the licence start date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.
Visit this page for licensing options and fees.
For all online orders, a processing fee is applied on licence purchases at a rate of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction.
Late fees come into effect if a licence is not renewed within 30 days of the original expiration date.
Please email your proof documents to service@collingwood.ca if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. Once an admin verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.
Please visit in person at Collingwood Town Hall located at 97 Hurontario St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2L8 and they will be able to assist you.
If you are moving please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current licence may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.
The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs.
No, there are no restricted breeds.
You are allowed for a maximum of 3 dogs per dwelling.
Visit our DocuPet Help Desk for more information.