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DocuPet is the official pet licensing partner of

License Now

Municipal Licensing and Standards with the assistance of DocuPet Inc. collects personal information on this website under the legal authority of Toronto City Council Item 2018.LS27.3, as confirmed by the City of Toronto By-law 1058-2018; the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals, Article IV, Dogs; and, the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals, Article V, Cats. The information will be shared with DocuPet to administer dog and cat licenses. Questions about this collection can be directed to Manager, Partnerships and Animal Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, 1300 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M3K 2A6 or by telephone at 416-338-PETS (7387).

What are you here to do today? I want to...

Renew my pet's licence

My pet has a licence, but it has expired or will very soon.

Enter an access code

I received an access code in the mail that I need to enter.

License a pet for the first time

I’ve never licensed a pet with the City of Toronto Animal Services before.

Log into my licensing account

Access your record to update your account or upload documents.

Questions about your local pet licensing program? We've got answers, visit our FAQ.

For questions about your DocuPet account, consult our Help Centre.

Home<em>Safe</em><sup>&reg;</sup> Pet Tag ID containing the address and phone number to report the pet as well as the ID number of the pet

Report a found pet

Please enter the Alphanumeric Code (Tag ID) below.

If you cannot find a match, please contact our HomeSafe® Team at 1-855-249-1370 so we can help get this pet home quickly!

You (and your pet) are making a difference

Licensing helps us protect your pet and animals across the city.

100% of licence fees go to City of Toronto Animal Services

Licensed pets return home faster which frees up shelter space

Your pet's licence funds local shelters and animal care programs

Learn more about why pet licensing is important.

It’s more than just a licence.

Tags that look good and work hard for your pet

Fashion meets function with licence tags that do more.

Equipped with the free HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service.

Your pet’s comprehensive online profile is linked to their licence tag.

Personalize with important information.

Choose from hundreds of styles or design your own.

Browse HomeSafe™ enabled tags in the tag store.

Perks For Your Pet

The BluePaw Rewards Program has exclusive offers and discounts on pet-related products and services for owners who licence their dogs and cats. See available perks and find out more.