Renew a cat license
Do you have a cat license? You need to renew it yearly. Here is how to renew your license.
The cat license is valid within Montréal’s city limits and must be renewed yearly. The tag issued by the city is valid for the pet’s entire lifetime.
As of January 1, 2020, all cats must be microchipped and sterilized.
Fees
A cat permit costs $12.
It may however be free of charge in certain contexts:
- Homeless person
Free if you provide proof that you have visited one of the organizations accredited by the city in the past six months:- Dîners St-Louis
- Dopamine
- Le Sac à dos
- Old Brewery Mission
- Plein Milieu
- RAP Jeunesse
- Welcome Hall Mission
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 cats. You must provide proof of registration of your breeding cat, issued by a recognized breed association.
My borough
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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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Suite 600
Montréal (QC) H2N 2H8
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H1K 4B9
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H3X 2H9
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H8S 2N4
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H8R 4A8
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Suite 120
Montréal (QC) H2T 3E6
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
First floor
Montréal (QC) H4C 2K4
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H9C 1G9
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H1N 1E1
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H1H 5R5
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H2V 4R2
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H9A 2Z4
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H1E 6X5
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H2G 2B3
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H4M 2M7
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H1R 3B1
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Montréal (QC) H4G 1M4
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
17th floor
Montréal (QC) H2L 4L8
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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 obtained your license in person or through the mail and wish to renew it for the first time, you must add your license to your account.
If you do not already have a permit for your cat, you must obtain a permit.
Suite 101
Montréal (QC) H3N 1M3
Go to a point of service with your documents and payment.
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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