Your Licensing Guide

the Town of Petawawa

Why License?

In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in the Town of Petawawa. 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 Town of Petawawa 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 Town of Petawawa to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

How to License

The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You’ll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your licence registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it’s super easy!

Renew my pet's licence

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

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License a pet for the first time

I've never licensed a pet with the Town of Petawawa before.

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The Town of Petawawa Details & Fees

Pet licences are required for all dogs living in the Town of Petawawa. Cat licensing remains voluntary at this time. Licences are available for 1 and 3 year terms and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming licence expirations via mail, phone, and email.

Dog Licences Licence Fee Late Fee
Intact Dog $25.00 $50.00
Sterilized Dog $20.00 $40.00
Cat Licences Licence Fee Late Fee
Intact Cat $15.00 $30.00
Sterilized Cat $10.00 $20.00
Intact Dog
Licence Fee $25.00
Late Fee $50.00
Sterilized Dog
Licence Fee $20.00
Late Fee $40.00
Intact Cat
Licence Fee $15.00
Late Fee $30.00
Sterilized Cat
Licence Fee $10.00
Late Fee $20.00

A replacement municipal tag is available for a $7 fee.

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 $85 may be charged for failing to comply.

Late fees apply immediately following licence expiration.

Frequently Asked Questions

PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIP

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact the Town of Petawawa directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

Please visit the Town of Petawawa in person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 1111 Victoria Street in Petawawa.

You may license in person at the Town of Petawawa located at 1111 Victoria Street in Petawawa.

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.

You may renew your pet's license within 45 days of your pet's current license expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license 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.

The Town of Petawawa provides licensing services for the following areas: Town of Petawawa

FEES AND FINES

Please visit the Town of Petawawa 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.

There are no senior rates to licence your pet.

Late fees come into effect immediately following licence expiration.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee. 

A fine up to $85 may be charged for failing to comply.

Visit this page for licensing options and fees. 

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

Visit this page for information on licensing bylaws.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs and Cats.

Please get in touch with the Town of Petawawa at 613-687-5536.

HELP DESK

Visit our DocuPet Help Desk for more information.