Get a special license to keep a potentially dangerous dog
Do you want to get or renew a license to keep a dog that has been declared potentially dangerous? Find out how.
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Supporting documents for the dog
- 1 document showing that your dog is spayed/neutered
- 1 document showing that your dog is microchipped
- 1 current rabies vaccination certificate
Supporting documents concerning the dog’s guardian
You must provide 1 photo ID, 1 proof of address, and 1 criminal background check document that must be renewed annually.
- Québec driver’s license
- Québec health insurance card
- Canadian or foreign passport
- Canadian citizenship card
- Canadian permanent resident card
- Certificate and identity card issued by Doctors of the World Canada
- Recent utility account statement (electricity, telephone, natural gas distribution company, cable or Internet services) issued within the past 3 months
- Account statement from a recent recognized educational institution issued within the past 3 months
- Account statement from a recent financial or credit institution issued within the past 3 months
- Tax account statement for the current year
- Notice of assessment from Revenu Québec or the CRA
- Employment Insurance statement
- Notice of renewal for guardian’s Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) health card
- Notice of renewal for the guardian’s Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) driver’s license
- Accès Montréal card for the current year
- Home insurance certificate or statement issued during the past year
Please provide the document that applies to your situation, issued within the last 3 months:
- 1 certificate of no criminal record obtained from a screening agency accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or a Canadian police force
- 1 certificate from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal if you have a criminal record
License | $168 | |
Poster (mandatory) | $11,60 | |
Fee for late license renewal | $11,60 |
In person
Bring your supporting documents and payment to the Accès Montréal (BAM) office in your borough.
Special situations
Change in guardianship of a potentially dangerous dog
A guardian is prohibited from giving or transferring custody of a potentially dangerous dog to another guardian. Only transfers to a shelter or veterinary facility are allowed. Two days before the transfer, the guardian must call 311 to inform the city.
Relocation or death of the dog
Guardians must call 311 to inform the city at least 2 days before moving and/or changing the location at which their potentially dangerous dog is kept.
Guardians must provide a document certifiying that the dog has died.
Any questions?
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
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