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:
- Buy or renew your dog licence online
- Licence fees per year
- Dog licensing rules
- Why licence your dog
- 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
Licence fees per year
Replacement tags are $12.00. We do not charge service dogs.
| 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:
- email info@docupet.com
- call 1-855-249-1370, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.