Pet Licence

Here are the yearly fees for pet licences. Licences expire on December 31 each year.

Animal Licence Fees

HST not applicable

† Note:

• You can pay by personal cheque, money order, debit card, or credit card.
  
• All pet licences are final sale. There are no refunds.

Just Moved to Markham?

You can trade your licence from another city for a Markham licence. There is no cost if you have moved to Markham within the last 30 days.

Is Your Pet New to the Family?

You need to apply for the licence within 30 days of getting your pet.

For new applications, please follow the instructions in the form below.

You can make a donation to the Markham Animal Care Services when you apply. We will give you a tax receipt for donations of $25 or more.

Please note pet tags are issued for a lifetime. New tags are not sent upon renewal. If your tag becomes lost, please call 905.477.7000 extension 5530 and a new tag will be sent to you.

For more information, please contact the Contact Centre at 905.477.7000 extension 5530.

Apply for a Pet Licence

You can’t make changes to your pet’s information online. If you need to change pet information, please contact the Contact Center at 905.477.7000 extension 5530.

To renew, you’ll need the Bill Number and Folder Number from your renewal notice. Find these numbers in the top right corner of your renewal form. For more information, see a Sample Pet Renewal Form.

You can make a donation to the Markham Animal Care Services when you apply. We will give you a tax receipt for donations of $25 or more.

Please note pet tags are issued for a lifetime. New tags are not sent upon renewal. If your tag becomes lost, please call 905.477.7000 extension 5530 and a new tag will be sent to you.

For more information, please contact the Contact Centre at 905.477.7000 extension 5530.

Renew a Pet Licence