Pet Licences
Whether you have a new puppy or your best furry friend is getting on in years, a dog tag or cat tag from the Town of St. Marys can give your family peace of mind and help make life better for the dogs and cats in our community.
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Register a new Pet Licence
Dog and cat owners are required by By-law 56-2023 to register their dog and cat every year. Please complete the fillable Pet Licence Form.
By registering your dog or cat, you are helping to ensure that they are returned to you promptly should they ever get loose and be picked up by Animal Control. Beyond just peace of mind, the registration fees also help maintain the dog park in St. Marys.
Service animals that support persons will visual or hearing disability require a pet licence, however, are exempt for the annual fee. At time of registration, additional supporting documentation is required.
Following the completion of the form and receipt of payment, the pet tag will be available for pick up at Town Hall.
Renew an existing Pet Licence
Each year the pet licence fee is required to be paid. For all existing registrations, an annual invoice will be forwarded by email to pet owners for renewal. The Town of St. Marys issues lifetime pet tags, therefore a new tag is not issued yearly.
Should a replacement tag be required, please contact the Clerks Department at 519-284-2340 ext. 350 or clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca. A fee is required for a replacement tag.
Payment options for the renewal include:
- Online banking (select Town of St. Marys/St. Marys - General Account as payee and use the phone number registered with the animal as the account number)
- Cheque (mail to Town of St. Marys, 175 Queen St. E, Box 998, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6)
- Drop box (located at Town Hall, lower-level Church St. entrance)
- In person using debit, cash or cheque at Town Hall (175 Queen St. E, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) and at the Municipal Operations Centre (408 James St. S, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
- Online payment (credit card, debit card, Paypal) utilizing the secure third-party payment provider, PaySimply. Please note that PaySimply applies a convenience fee to cover payment handling and processing charges. When visiting the PaySimply portal, enter the specified fields, noting that the account number is the phone number registered with the animal. Please allow for 3 business days for payment to process.
Fees
|
Licence |
Fee |
Fee after March 31 |
| Cat licence per household per year | $25 | $35 |
| First dog per household per year | $25 | $35 |
| Second dog per household per year | $25 | $35 |
| Third dog per household per year | $25 | $35 |
| Kennel licence per year | $300 | - |
| Straying fee per occurrence | $75 | - |
| Service animal | - | - |
| Replacement of tag | $10 |
If you require any documents listed on this page in an alternate format, please contact the Clerk's Office at 519-284-2340 or clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca.
Contact Us
Town of St. Marys (general contact)
Town Hall: 175 Queen Street East
Mail: P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6