Your Licensing Guide
Why License?
In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in Municipality of Port Hope. 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 Northumberland Humane Society 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 the Northumberland Humane Society to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.
Municipality of Port Hope Details & Fees
Pet licences are required for all dogs living in the Municipality of Port Hope. They must be renewed every year prior to the expiration date. Licences expire exactly 365 days from the start date of the licence. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming licence expirations via mail, phone, and email.
| Dog Licences | Fee |
|---|---|
| Intact Dog | $35.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | $20.00 |
| Intact Dog | |
|---|---|
| Fee | $35.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | |
|---|---|
| Fee | $20.00 |
A replacement municipal tag is available for a $5.00 fee or at no additional charge when you licence 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.
Residents of the Municipality of Port Hope are allowed to own a maximum of 3 dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS
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.
Northumberland Humane Society provides licensing services for the following areas: Municipality of Port Hope, Township of Hamilton,Township of Alnwick Haldimand
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.
Kennel Licences are not processed through DocuPet.
For more information about kennel licensing in the Municipality of Port Hope, please visit the Town Hall located at 56 Queen Street in Port Hope or contact them by phone at 905-885-4544. Kennel licence applications can also be found online at https://www.porthope.ca/en/business-and-development/kennel-licences.aspx.
For more information about kennel licensing in the Hamilton Township, please visit 8285 Majestic Hills Drive in Cobourg or contact them by phone at 905-342-2810.
For more information about kennel licensing in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, please visit the Town Hall at 10836 County Rd 2 in Grafton or contact them by phone at 905-349-2822 ext. 27.
You may license in person at Northumberland Humane Society located at 2363 Theatre Rd in Cobourg.
No refunds are provided on licenses purchased regardless of circumstances.
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 Northumberland Humane Society directly if you believe you reside within one of their licensing jurisdictions but your address is not being accepted by the system.
FEES AND FINES
Visit this page for licensing options and fees.
Please visit Northumberland 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.
There are no senior rates to licence your pet.
No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.
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
You are allowed for a maximum of 3 dogs per dwelling.
The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs
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.
Please get in touch with Northumberland Humane Society at 905-885-4131.
HELP DESK
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