Your Licensing Guide

Town of Collingwood

Why License?

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.

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

How to License

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 Collingwood before.

License now

Collingwood Details & Fees

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 Not Spayed/Neutered, Not Microchipped Licence Spayed/Neutered or Microchipped Licence Spayed/Neutered and Microchipped Licence Service Dog Licence
Fees $45.00 $35.00 $25.00 $0.00
Not Spayed/Neutered, Not Microchipped Licence
Fee $45.00
Spayed/Neutered or Microchipped Licence
Fee $35.00
Spayed/Neutered and Microchipped Licence
Fee $25.00
Service Dog Licence
Fee $0.00

A replacement Collingwood tag is available for a $8.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

When licensing a Certified Guide or Assistance Dog for the first time, please contact service@collingwood.ca. Future renewals may be done online once the status is verified.

Late fees apply 30 days following licence expiration.

Residents of The Town of Collingwood are allowed to own a maximum of 3 dogs.

Frequently Asked Questions

PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIP

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.

LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

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

Licences are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.

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 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.

All Dogs over the age of 6 months are required to be licenced

FEES AND FINES

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.

TAGS

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.

PET INFORMATION AND PROFILES

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.

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION AND BYLAWS

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.

HELP DESK

Visit our DocuPet Help Desk for more information.