Brantford (City of)

Pet Licensing Program

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Description

Municipal pet licensing program

Eligibility
Maximum number of dogs or cats permitted: Section 206.2.1 and 326.2.2 respectively of the City of Brantford Municipal Code states "no more than 3 domestic dogs (or cats) of an age in excess of six months shall be kept, harboured, maintained or possessed at any location within the City of Brantford"

Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bulls or a dog that has an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar to the preceding listed dogs are prohibited

Cat licensing also available voluntarily and highly recommended
Application Process
The City of Brantford has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents
  • register a pet with Brantford and receive a unique license tag to attach to the pet collar
  • the licensing process with DocuPet allows residents to select a standard license tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet's colorful designer tag styles for an additional fee
  • each DocuPet tag, standard or designer, doubles as a pet's official Brantford license and comes equipped with the HomeSafe®24/7 lost pet service, which relies on a dedicated full-time dispatch staff and linked pet profiles to help get lost pets home quickly
For more information visit:Pet Licences - City of Brantford
Documents Required
Proof of alteration required for new applications
Office
519-759-4150
Fax
519-759-7840
Web Site
https://www.brantford.ca/en/living-here/pet-licences.aspx
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 818, 58 Dalhousie St
Brantford, ON, N3T 2J2
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Supervisor
Fees
Dogs: Altered $45 * Unaltered $75 * Senior Rate Altered $25 * Senior Rate Unaltered $30 * Service Dog - no charge
Cats: Altered and Unaltered $10
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Last Updated On
February 17, 2026
Last Verified On
January 5, 2026
Address
58 Dalhousie St
Brantford, ON, N3T 2J0
Cross street: Dalhousie St and Queen St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Brantford
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