Dog Licences

At the most recent budget deliberations, the Mayor and Council decided to waive dog licence fees for those who own a dog that is spayed/neutered and microchipped. You are still required to register your dog with the City and must provide proof of spay/neuter and microchipping at the time of application to have your fee waived.

If you have already purchased your 2024 dog licence for your spayed or neutered dog, you must provide the Licensing Division with proof of microchipping so that a refund can be processed. The Licensing Division will require the following from you:

• Proof of microchipping
• Place of dog licence purchase
• Dog owner’s complete address
• Dog owner’s name
• Dog’s name

Proof of microchipping and all other documentation can be provided to the Licensing Division at licences@citywindsor.ca by email, by mail or in person. Your refund will be processed and mailed out to you once all information has been verified by a licensing representative.

Who needs a dog licence?

Every person who owns or harbours a dog in the City of Windsor is required under By-law 245-2004 to register the dog and purchase a dog licence.

• A dog tag is to be securely fixed on the dog at all times until the tag is renewed or replaced.
• Failure to renew a dog licence before the February 1st deadline will result in penalties and/or possible charges under By-law 245-2004.
• A maximum of three (3) dogs per home is allowed.

Purchasing Online

Fill out the online dog licence application. Have your credit card ready for payment.

Purchase your tag online and receive a $20 Ren's Pets voucher redeemable in store!

Purchasing In Person

• Licensing Division - by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please phone 519-255-6200, option 1 to schedule your appointment.

Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N9A 6S1

Or purchase at the following locations (please inquire regarding current hours before visiting):

• Windsor-Essex County Humane Society
• 1375 Provincial Road
  Phone: 519-966-5751
• Customer Care Centres
  See a complete list of locations and services on our Customer Care Centres page.

Renewing By Mail

Mail cheque or money order (payable to the City of Windsor) along with your completed renewal form to the following address:

• Licensing Division
  Suite 110 - 350 City Hall Square West
  Windsor, Ontario
  Canada
  N9A 6S1
• Dog Licence Renewal/Application Form

Dog Licence Fees

New Dog(s) or First-Time Dog Owner(s):

Within ten (10) days of becoming the guardian of a dog two (2) months of age or older, you must obtain a dog licence. Please see first column in the chart below for fees under column marked "Purchased Before February 1."

Renewal Fees:

Renewal Fees for Dog Licences (on sale Dec 1)

Pit Bulls (Restricted Dogs)

Restricted Dog Licences (Pit Bull-type of dog) have different regulations and may be purchased in person at all regular locations, by mail or online. Please contact 519-255-6200, Option 1 for more details.

By-law 245-2004 prohibits the Pit Bull breed of dog. As stated in the by-law, "Pit Bull" means:

(v) Any dog which has the appearance and physical characteristics predominantly conforming to the standards for any of the above breeds, as established by the Canadian Kennel Club or the American Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club or as determined by a veterinarian licensed to practice in Ontario.

Renewal Fees for Restricted Dogs Only (on sale beginning December 1)

For more information, contact 311.