Buy or renew a dog licence

License your dog online through DocuPet. A licence helps return lost dogs to their owners and supports local animal services.

On this page:

  1. Buy or renew your dog licence online
  2. Licence fees per year
  3. Dog licensing rules
  4. Why licence your dog
  5. Contact Docupet with questions

Buy or renew your dog licence online

Follow these steps to buy or renew online:

1. Go to the DocuPet Waterloo website

  • DocuPet will send you a renewal reminder each year
  • contact Docupet if you need help

2. Complete your application

  • choose buy or renew and follow the online instructions
  • pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Visa Debit or Discovery card

3. Get your licence tag

  • you’ll receive a unique tag for your dog’s collar

Buy or renew online

Licence fees per year

Replacement tags are $12.00. We do not charge service dogs.

Dog licence fees per year
Dog licences New licence and renewal fees Late renewal fee
Spayed or neutered dog $33.00 $50.00
Spayed or neutered dog
(55+ dog owner)		 $25.00 $38.20
Intact dog (not spayed or neutered) $51.00 $77.00
Intact dog
(55+ dog owner)		 $51.00 $77.00

Follow dog licensing rules

These rules apply to all dog owners in Waterloo:

  • all dogs over 12 weeks old must be licensed
  • your dog must wear the licence tag on its collar at all times
  • licences are valid for one year from the date of purchase or renewal
  • you may be fined if your dog is not licensed

Why licence your dog

Licensing your dog provides these benefits:

  • helps return lost pets home through 24/7 lost pet reporting
  • provides a unique tag for your dog’s collar
  • offers designer tag upgrades for an extra cost
  • lets you manage your account online
  • sends you renewal reminders each year

Contact DocuPet

For questions about buying or renewing your licence: