Your Licensing Guide
Why License?
In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in Haldimand County. In fact, licences are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licences help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for the Haldimand County to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.
Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to the Niagara SPCA to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.
Haldimand County Details & Fees
Pet licences are required for all dogs living in Haldimand County. They must be renewed every year prior to January 1st. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming licence expirations via mail, phone, and email.
| Microchipped or Tattooed Fee | On or before Jan 1st | After Jan 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Spayed/Neutered Dog | $39.00 | $49.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | $21.00 | $31.00 |
| Non-Microchipped or Tattooed Fee | On or before Jan 1st | After Jan 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Spayed/Neutered Dog | $43.00 | $53.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | $28.00 | $38.00 |
| Dangerous Dog | On or before Jan 1st | After Jan 1st |
|---|---|---|
| All dangerous dogs | $116.00 | $126.00 |
| Microchipped or Tattooed Fee On or before Jan 1st |
|
|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered | $21.00 |
| Non-Spayed/Neutered | $39.00 |
| Microchipped or Tattooed Fee After Jan 1st |
|
|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered | $31.00 |
| Non-Spayed/Neutered | $49.00 |
| Non-Microchipped or Tattooed Fee On or before Jan 1st |
|
|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered | $28.00 |
| Non-Spayed/Neutered | $43.00 |
| Non-Microchipped or Tattooed Fee After Jan 1st |
|
|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered | $38.00 |
| Non-Spayed/Neutered | $53.00 |
| Dangerous Dog | |
|---|---|
| On or before Jan 1 | $116.00 |
| After Jan 1 | $126.00 |
A replacement municipal tag is available for a $5 fee.
Licence fees vary based on the spay/neuter status of your pet.
When licensing a Certified Guide or Assistance Dog for the first time, licensing must be done in person. Future renewals may be done online once the status is verified.
A fine up to $170 may be charged for failing to comply.
Late fees come into effect as of January 2nd.
Discounted licence rates are available for dogs with microchips.
Frequently Asked Questions
LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS
The Niagara SPCA & Humane Society provides licensing services for the following areas: Haldimand County, Town of Lincoln, City of Niagara Falls, City of Welland, Wainfleet Township, West Lincoln Township, Town of Pelham, and City of Port Colborne
Partners typically receive licensing records from third party locations on a monthly basis. Once the licensing records have been picked up a member of your community's licensing team will upload the license record within 14 business days. Please reach out to your community directly to check on the status if you purchased a license and don't see the records reflected in your online account within 60 days of the purchase date.
- Halidmand County: All licences expire each year on December 31st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will still start on January 1st.
- Lincoln: All licences expire each year on December 31st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will still start on January 1st.
- Niagara Falls: Licences expire exactly 365 days from the licence start date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.
- Pelham: All licences expire each year on December 31st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will still start on January 1st.
- Port Colborne: All licences expire each year on December 31st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will still start on January 1st.
- Wainfleet: All licences expire each year on December 31st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will still start on January 1st.
- Welland: All licences expire each year on December 31st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will still start on January 1st.
- West Lincoln: All licences expire each year on December 31st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will still start on January 1st.
Please visit the Niagara SPCA & Humane Society in person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 60 Provincial St. in Welland.
You may license in person at the Niagara SPCA & Humane Society located at 60 Provincial St. in Welland.
It makes sense to renew your pet's licence early! You may renew your pet's licence within 60 days of your pet's current licence expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.
Licences are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.
Refunds may be granted for a licence if a pet passes or is returned within 30 days of the licence purchase.
FEES AND FINES
A fine for failing to licence your pet varies for each licensing community. Please visit this page for more informaiton on fines in your community.
No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.
Please visit the Niagara SPCA & Humane Society in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.
Please visit the Niagara SPCA & Humane Society in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. They are located at 60 Provincial St. in Welland. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.
Visit this page for licensing options and fees.
Late fees vary for each licensing community. Please visit this page for more informaiton on licensing fees in your community.
TAGS
No, each pet will only receive one free tag with their first licence via DocuPet. This tag doesn’t expire. If you’ve already received a DocuPet tag, your furry friend is good to go! If you’d like a new tag, you can purchase a standard replacement tag or a new designer tag during the licence order process or in our store.
PET INFORMATION AND PROFILES
If you are moving please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current licence may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION AND BYLAWS
Pet limits vary for each licensing community. Please visit this page for more informaiton on pet limits in your community.
- Halidmand County: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
- Lincoln: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
- Niagara Falls: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
- Pelham: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
- Port Colborne: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
- Wainfleet: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
- Welland: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
- West Lincoln: visit this page for information on licensing bylaws
The following species are required to be licensed:
- Haldimand County: Dogs
- Lincoln: Dogs
- Niagara Falls: Dogs
- Pelham: Dogs
- Port Colborne: Dogs
- Wainfleet: Dogs
- Welland: Dogs and cats
- West Lincoln: Dogs
Please get in touch with Niagara SPCA & Humane Society at 905-735-1552.
Unless your dog was obtained prior to DOLA coming into place, the following breeds are banned: Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and American Pit Bull Terriers.
HELP DESK
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