Additional requirements

Here are the documents you will need to provide: 

• Valid photo identification, proving that the custodian is 18 years of age or older
• Valid proof of residence
• Proof of sterilization
• Proof of microchipping
• Written, current proof that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies
• A certificate of negative search of a criminal record, issued within the last three months

Custodian with a criminal record

If you are a custodian with a criminal record, you must provide a certificate of positive search of a criminal record accompanied by an attestation issued by the SPVM no more than three months earlier. The attestation must specify that the applicant was not found guilty, in the five years preceding the licence application or renewal date, of an offence listed in Schedule 1 or 2 of the By-law.

Transfer or donation of a potentially dangerous dog prohibited

A custodian cannot give or transfer the care of a potentially dangerous dog to another custodian. Only transfers to a shelter or a veterinary clinic are permitted. In such cases, the custodian must notify the municipal administration in writing.

Death or move

The custodian must provide proof of the death of their dog.

Before moving and changing the place of custody of a potentially dangerous dog, its custodian must inform the municipal administration in writing two days before the change

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Get or renew a license

You must go to your Accès Montréal Office and provide the required documentation.

Here are the fees to pay for this type of license: 

• Permit: $161.50
• Notice (required): $11
• Late fee: $11

• By-law concerning domestic animals
• Provincial regulation