Dog Tag Information

2025 Dog Tags are now available at the locations listed below. All dogs within Norfolk County are required by law to be licenced. Failure to do so will result in fines being issued to the owners of unlicensed and untagged dogs under Animal Care and Control By-Law 2014-46.

Proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccinations is required for all new licenses, and proof of rabies vaccination is required for annual renewal.

Dog licenses

Up to and including February 1, 2025:

$37.50 per spayed/neutered dog
$50.00 per intact dog

After February 1, 2025:

$42.50 per spayed/neutered dog
$55.00 per intact dog

Please complete the 2025 Dog Tag Licence Form before arriving at any of the locations below.

ServiceNorfolk

In Simcoe

50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In Delhi

183 Main Street of Delhi, Delhi
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Simcoe Public Library
46 Colborne Street, Simcoe
519-426-3506

Port Rowan Public Library
1034 Bay Street, Port Rowan
519-586-3201

Delhi Public Library
192 Main Street, Delhi
519-582-1791

Waterford Public Library
15 Main Street, Waterford
519-426-3506

Port Dover Public Library
713 St George Street, Port Dover
519-426-3506

Paulmac’s Pet Food
95 Queensway West, Simcoe
519-428-2360

Ruffin’s Pet Centres
140 Queensway East, Simcoe
519-426-7441

Pet Valu
174 Queensway East, Simcoe
519-426-3709

Kennel licenses

For kennel owners, please complete the Dog Kennel Licence form and bring it to any ServiceNorfolk location.

Q & A

Why licence your dog?

Dog licence tags help to identify lost dogs effectively and reunite them with their family as quickly as possible. The purchase of a dog licence also helps to supplement the cost of animal control within Norfolk County, encouraging responsible pet ownership. Animal Control helps to ensure dogs do not harm people, other animals or property throughout the County.

What about microchipping?

Microchipping is not required by the County; however, it is encouraged as an additional measure to identify lost pets. Contact your veterinarian for information on microchipping.

What happens if my dog is lost?

Hillside Kennels Animal Control provides animal control services to Norfolk County residents, including assistance with lost pets. Read more about Animal control services.