Animal Licences
Richmond Hill requires all dogs to be licensed. Licence tags are easy to get and cost effective. They are valid from January 1 to December 31 each year.
Where can I buy a dog licence?*
Purchasing or renewing your dog licence is easy:
- Online
- Richmond Hill Municipal Office at 225 East Beaver Creek Road
- Community Centres (except Langstaff CC, Richmond Green and Wave Pool)
- Select local pet stores and veterinary clinics
Lose your dog tag? Purchase a replacement tag online.
* Does not include Service Dogs.
Licences for Service Dogs
To obtain a dog licence for a Service Dog, please contact us at 905-771-0198.
Benefits of licensing your dog
- Supporting Richmond Hill's Animal Services. Sales of dog tags - including 100% of online dog tag sales - help fund Animal Services.
- The Free-Ride Home program should your dog get lost.
- Keeping up-to-date with vaccinations.
- Getting access to two off leash dog areas in Richmond Hill.
- Being a responsible pet owner.
How much does a dog licence cost?
Type of Dog | Each dog per household | Reduced fee for seniors 65+ |
Spayed or Neutered | $28 | $14 |
Not Spayed or Neutered | $53 | $26.50 |
Puppies, under six months old | $20 | $10 |
Replacement tag | $5 | $5 |
What do I need to get a licence?
- Dog owner's contact information (name, address, phone number)
- Details about the dog (name, breed, colour, sex, age)
- Documentation that the dog has been spayed or neutered (if applicable)
- Date of last valid rabies vaccination
Who do I contact if my information has changed, such as my address or phone number?
Please contact the City of Richmond Hill By-law and Licensing Enforcement Office at 905-771-0198 to update the contact information associated with your dog's licence.