Your Licensing Guide

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Why License?

In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in the Town of Orangeville. 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. DocuPet makes it easy for Orangeville 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 Orangeville to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

What will you need?

Licensing your pet will require specific information and proof. Having these items at the ready allows for the fastest experience. You have the option to upload a document as a saved or scanned file, or you may take a photo directly from your device on our upload page.

Payment

We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.

Documents

Rabies vaccination proof

This document serves as formal proof that your pet has received a rabies vaccination. This document may be in the form of a Rabies Vaccination Certificate that has been signed by a veterinarian or certified professional. It is the law that pets must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, so new documents will need to be uploaded to your pets profile as they receive their booster shots.

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 Orangeville before.

License now

Orangeville Details & Fees

Pet licences are required for all dogs living in Orangeville. Licences are available for 1 year and lifetime terms. Licences issued for one year are valid for 365 days and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming license expirations via mail, phone, and email.

Dog Licences Fee
Dog License - Annual (1 Year) $35.00
Dog Licence - Lifetime Licence $100.00
Service Dog $0.00
Dog License - Annual (1 Year)
Fee $35.00
Dog Licence - Lifetime Licence
Fee $100.00
Service Dog
Fee $0.00

A replacement tag is available for a $10.00 fee.

A valid rabies certificate is required to complete the licensing process. You must upload or present your certificate at time of purchase.

Dogs must be microchipped to qualify for the lifetime licence rate.

When licensing a Service Dog for the first time, licensing must be done in person. Future renewals may be done online once the status is verified.

Failure to licence your pet may result in a fine.

Residents of Orangeville are allowed to own a maximum of 3 dogs.

Licences are required for all dogs over 12 weeks of age.

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 Orangeville directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

All dogs 12 weeks of age and older are required to be licensed.

Please visit the Town of Orangeville in-person at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K1, if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.

Only lifetime licences can be transferred to a new owner within the Town of Orangeville. Please visit the Town of Orangeville in-person at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K1 to complete the transfer process and pay the applicable fee.

1 year licences remain valid for 365 days from the start date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will begin the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase. Please note that lifetime licences do not have an expiration date.

Yes, dogs must be microchipped before they can be issued a lifetime licence.

All existing licensing data from the the Town of Orangeville 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.

You may license in-person at the Town of Orangeville, located at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K1, or at the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre, located at 650 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, ON L9W 5G5.

No refunds are provided on licenses purchased regardless of circumstances.

FEES AND FINES

There are no senior rates to licence your pet.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee. 

Visit this page for licensing options and fees. 

For all online orders a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction.

TAGS

No, each pet will only receive one free tag with their first licence via DocuPet. This tag doesn’t expire. If you’ve already received a DocuPet tag, your furry friend is good to go! If you’d like a new tag, you can purchase a standard replacement tag or a new designer tag during the licence order process or in our store.

Please visit the Town of Orangeville in-person at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K1, 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.

We’re sorry! Unfortunately, unless you update your account to reflect that a pet is no longer in your care, we have no way of knowing. Have you already told us? You may have a duplicate account. Get in touch with your licensing organization or our DocuPet customer service team to update your record.

We're sorry for your loss. You can update a pet's profile via your online account by editing your pet's profile and selecting 'Remove this Pet'.

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION AND BYLAWS

You are allowed a maximum of 3 dogs and 4 cats per dwelling.

No, there are no restricted breeds.

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws.

Please get in touch with Municipal Support Services INC at 226-910-1322.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

If you can’t locate the document you received after the procedure was done, you will need to contact your vet to obtain your pet's records. Be sure to specify any and all pets you require documentation for.
Once you’ve got the paperwork in your hands, take a look to ensure:

  • The document provided is the right type of proof required.
  • Pet and pet owner account data matches your own.
  • The document is clear and legible.

Documentation uploaded via the online system is reviewed within two business days.

To licence your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

A valid rabies proof is required to purchase a pet licence. A 60 day temporary licence may be issued if you do not have rabies proof at the time of licensing.

HELP DESK

Visit our DocuPet Help Desk for more information.