Get a dog license
Do you own a dog? In Montréal, you need to obtain a license. It is valid in all boroughs. Here is how to obtain your license.
The dog license is valid within Montréal’s city limits. When you obtain a license, you will receive a tag valid for the pet’s entire lifetime. The dog must be wearing the tag at all times.
You need to renew your dog license yearly before it expires.
As of January 1, 2020, all dogs must be microchipped and sterilized.
Fees
A dog permit costs $28.
It may however be free of charge in certain contexts:
- Assistance dog
Free of charge if you provide one of the following documents:- a Mira card
- proof that you need an assistance dog and that your dog was trained by a specialized institution
- Homeless person
Free if you provide proof that you have visited one of the organizations accredited by the city in the past six months:- Diners St-Louis
- Dopamine
- Le Sac à dos
- Mission Bon accueil
- Old Brewery Mission
- Plein Milieu
- RAP Jeunesse
- Welcome Hall Mission
Your license application may be refused if you have been found guilty of an offense related to animal welfare.
The license is not reimbursable or transferable, and cannot be assigned to another person.
Required documents
One of the following documents, as ID:
- Québec driver’s license
- Québec health insurance card
- Citizenship card
- Passport or birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
- Permanent resident card
One of the following documents, as proof of address:
- Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
- Bill from an educational institution that is less than three months old
- Monthly statement from a credit or financial institution that is less than three months old
- Notice of assessment from Revenu Québec or the Canada Revenue Agency
- School or municipal tax account
- Record of Employment Insurance
- Québec health insurance card renewal notice
- Québec driver’s license renewal notice
- Accès Montréal card
- Recent home insurance certificate or statement
One of the following documents, as proof of microchipping:
- Registration form or confirmation of registration (M4S ID, EIDAP, PETIDCO, Pethealth, Petwatch)
- Invoice from a veterinary clinic or a shelter confirming that the pet was microchipped
- Adoption or purchase contract confirming that the pet was microchipped
- Document containinga description of the animal and the owner’s name, issued by a veterinary clinic or a shelter, confirming that the pet was microchipped.
The microchip number must be shown on the proof of microchipping.
One of the following documents, as proof of sterilization:
- Certificate of sterilization, record, health card, health file, invoice from a veterinary clinic or shelter confirming that the pet was sterilized
- Adoption or purchase contract confirming that the pet was sterilized
- Document containing a description of the animal, issued by a veterinary clinic, confirming that the pet was sterilized
Sterilization is not required for breeding dogs. You must provide proof of registration of your breeding dog, issued by a recognized breed association.
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You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
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Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H1K 4B9
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Montréal, QC H1K 4B9
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H3X 2H9
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Montréal, QC H3X 2H9
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H8S 2N4
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Montréal, QC H8S 2N4
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
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Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Suite 120
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6
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Suite 120
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
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First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H9C 1G9
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Montréal, QC H9C 1G9
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1
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Montréal, QC H1N 1E1
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H1H 5R5
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Montréal, QC H1H 5R5
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H2V 4R2
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Montréal, QC H2V 4R2
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H9A 2Z4
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Montréal, QC H9A 2Z4
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
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Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
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Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H4M 2M7
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Montréal, QC H4M 2M7
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1
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Montréal, QC H1R 3B1
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
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Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
17th floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8
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17th floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
You may file your permit application online, in person or by mail.
Communication channels
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
If you already have a license, all you have to do is renew it.
Suite 101
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
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Suite 101
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Send your completed form with your documents and payment.
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