Dog Licences

The Town actively enforces the Animal Control By-Law, which prohibits, regulates, and licences certain animals.

Annual Renewals:

No form is required—simply pay the annual dog tag fee using one of the available payment methods outlined below. Dog tags are permanent and remain the same each year.

New Dog Tag Application:

All dog owners must licence their dog(s) within 15 days of becoming an owner. To licence a new dog or to apply for a replacement tag, complete the Dog Tag Application Form. Replacement tags will only be issued if the original is lost or damaged for an additional fee. Dog tags will be mailed once payment is received.

Payment Options:

You can pay in any of the following ways:

  • In person at Town Hall (debit, cheque, cash)
  • Drop box at Town Hall — cheque only
  • By mail: 57 West Street, Goderich, ON, N7A 2K5
  • Online — see instructions below

Online Payment Instructions:

1. Log in to your online banking and select Bill Payments.

2. Choose the correct payee. Names vary by bank:

  • TD: Goderich Town of Taxes
  • RBC: Goderich (Town) Taxes
  • CIBC: Goderich Tax
  • Scotiabank: Goderich (Town) Taxes
  • BMO: Goderich, Town of – Taxes
  • Central Credit Union: Goderich, Town – Property Tax
    • Mainstreet accounts must begin with 4028 followed by your phone number.

3. Enter your phone number as the account number. Some banks require 10–15 digits, so you may need to add zeros to the end.

4. After paying online, email, or call 519-524-8344 to confirm your payment.


Keep Your Information Up To Date:

It is the resident's responsibility to inform the municipality of any changes, including if you no longer have a dog. Please contact the office to report this update.


Fees:

Dog tags must be purchased by February 28 each year; a $20.00 late fee applies after this date, and all licences expire on December 31 annually. 

Dog Tag Licence Fees
Type: Fee:
Spayed Female or Neutered Male Dog $20.00
Male or Female Dog $45.00
Replacement Tag $10.00
Late Fee (applied after February - to avoid this late fee, payment must be made by the end of February $20.00
Pit Bull $120.00

Animal Control Issues:

If you have a concern about an Animal Control issue that isn't an immediate threat to health or safety, please visit our By-Law Enforcement webpage or fill out a By-Law Complaint Form. Your complaint will be sent to a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for review.


Animal Cruelty Reports:

To report animal cruelty, contact Ontario’s hotline at 1-833-926-4625 or visit Animal Welfare Ontario. 

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