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City Bylaws

Dog Licenses

All dogs over the age of 8 weeks must be licensed and wear the license tag, even if the dog never leaves your home or yard.

You may keep a maximum of 3 dogs (8 weeks of age or older).

You can purchase a license at any time during the year; however all licenses expire on December 31st.

The fees for a dog license are based on: whether a dog is spayed or neutered, and whether this is the first or second dog at the residence. The Ontario Municipal Act provides the enabling legislation to set fees including higher fees for second dogs.

To view the fees for a City of London dog license,
click here.

Failure to purchase can result in penalties (increased license fee, a ticket or court action).

Licenses are available from London Animal Care Centre or the Clerk's Office at City Hall. At the time of purchase you will be asked to provide certification of a current Rabies vaccination (current within the last 18 months).

If you are buying a licensing for the first time, we require proof of spay/neuter surgery to be able to offer you the reduced licensing fee.