{"title":"Armstrong dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/armstrong","name":"Armstrong","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Armstrong","url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca"},"short_answer":"Every dog in the City of Armstrong needs a City dog licence and tag. An annual licence costs $25 and a lifetime licence costs $125. Buy it online or by phone through DocuPet, or in person at City Hall.","aliases":["dog license armstrong","dog tag armstrong","docupet armstrong","lifetime dog licence armstrong","replacement dog tag armstrong"],"cost":"Annual $25; lifetime $125; replacement tag $7. The fee is the same whether or not the dog is spayed or neutered. No fee for guide, service, assistance and police dogs, though they still need a licence. DocuPet's online credit card fees are paid by the owner. The City's page says designer tags cost a small extra fee (amount not stated). No senior or late fee was found.","how_long":"An annual licence is valid for one year (365 days) from the date it is issued; it no longer expires on December 31. A lifetime licence lasts for the life of the dog.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"DocuPet (Armstrong)","value":"armstrongbc.docupet.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"DocuPet","value":"1-855-249-1370"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0","note":"Cash, cheque or Interac."}],"documents":["Owner's name, phone number and home address (the bylaw requires these on the licence)","The dog's name, breed, sex, colouring, age and whether it is neutered or spayed"],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licensing, City of Armstrong","url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/dog-licensing/"},{"title":"Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (PDF)","url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138896"},{"title":"Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023 (PDF)","url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744"}],"related":[{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Armstrong","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Armstrong dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Armstrong rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/spallumcheen","name":"Spallumcheen","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/enderby","name":"Enderby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vernon","name":"Vernon","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coldstream","name":"Coldstream","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lumby","name":"Lumby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lake-country","name":"Lake Country","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence/"},"facts":{"required":{"label":"Licence required","value":"Yes. Every dog in the City needs a valid licence and tag. The owner applies once resident (non-residents after 30 days in the City); pups when they reach 6 months. Applicants under 19 need a parent's or guardian's written consent. Police, service and guide dogs need a licence too, but the fee is waived.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138896","title":"Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"s. 6(a)-(d)","quotes":["No person shall own, possess or harbour any dog within the boundaries of the City unless a valid and subsisting dog licence and dog tag has been issued","and in the case of pups as soon thereafter a dog attains the age of six (6) months","No licence will be issued under this bylaw in respect of any dog to any person under the age of nineteen (19) years","A licence is required under this bylaw for all Police, Service or Guide Dogs, but the annual licence fee shall be waived."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"The City of Armstrong, through its partner DocuPet (online and by phone), or in person at City Hall.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/dog-licensing/","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Armstrong","section":"Dog Licensing page","quotes":["The City of Armstrong has partnered with DocuPet to make dog licensing easier and more convenient for residents.","City Hall (3535 Bridge Street , Armstrong)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$25 for an annual licence. The City's fee schedule sets one annual fee and does not give a separate rate for spayed or neutered dogs. A lifetime licence is $125.","short":"$25 a year (one fee for all dogs)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744","title":"Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"Schedule 6, items 1-2","quotes":["ATTACHED TO AND FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1916 1 Annual License $ 25.00 2 Lifetime License $ 125.00","1 Annual License $ 25.00 2 Lifetime License $ 125.00 Lifetime License (limited time up to and including June 17, 2025, for each"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/dog-licensing/","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Armstrong","section":"Dog Licensing page, License Fees","quotes":["License fees are determined in the the Rates Fees and Charges Bylaw (Section 6). | Annual Licenses | $25.00 | Lifetime Licenses | $125.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$25 for an annual licence (same fee as for a spayed or neutered dog). A lifetime licence is $125.","short":"$25 a year (same as spayed or neutered)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744","title":"Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"Schedule 6, items 1-2","quotes":["ATTACHED TO AND FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1916 1 Annual License $ 25.00 2 Lifetime License $ 125.00","1 Annual License $ 25.00 2 Lifetime License $ 125.00 Lifetime License (limited time up to and including June 17, 2025, for each"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"Replacement tag $7. Guide, service, assistance and police dogs: no charge. Credit card point-of-sale fees charged by the DocuPet online system are paid by the owner. Designer tags cost a small extra fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744","title":"Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"Schedule 6, items 4-5","quotes":["Replacement Tag $ 7.00","License for Provincially Certified Guide, Service, Assistance or Police Dogs No charge","Credit card point of sale fees levied directly by the DocuPet online system are payable by pet owners"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/dog-licensing/","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Armstrong","section":"Dog Licensing page","quotes":["upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tags for a small fee"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"An annual licence is valid for one year (365 days) from the date it is issued. The City says licences no longer all expire on December 31. A lifetime licence lasts for the life of the dog.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138896","title":"Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"s. 6(e)","quotes":["Annual Dog Licences shall be for the period of one year from the date issued; and a Lifetime Dog Licence shall be for the lifetime of the dog"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/dog-licensing/","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Armstrong","section":"Dog Licensing page","quotes":["licenses are now valid for a full 365 days from the date of purchase"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Online at armstrongbc.docupet.com; by phone at 1-855-249-1370; or in person at City Hall, 3535 Bridge Street (cash, cheque or Interac).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/dog-licensing/","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Armstrong","section":"Dog Licensing page, How to pay","quotes":["Dog licensing is available online at armstrongbc.docupet.com.","Licenses may be purchased over the phone by calling 1-855-249-1370.","City Hall (3535 Bridge Street , Armstrong)","Cash, Cheque, or Interac"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"$150, or $100 if paid within 30 days of receiving the ticket (Municipal Ticket Information schedule for the dog bylaw, \"Unlicenced dog\"). Not wearing the licence tag: $50.","short":"Ticket $150 ($100 if paid in 30 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/165574","title":"Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 1889, 2022, Schedule 4 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"Schedule 4","quotes":["Unlicenced dog 6 (a) $150.00 $100.00","Dog license not worn 6 (g) $50.00 $50.00"]},{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/165574","title":"Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 1889, 2022, Schedule 4 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"s. 5(b)","quotes":["Column 4 represents the fine payable if payment is received within 30 days"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"City of Armstrong Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021. Fees are in Rates, Fees, and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138896","title":"Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"s. 1 (Title)","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as \"City of Armstrong Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873,"]},{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744","title":"Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6 (PDF), City of Armstrong","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as \"City of Armstrong Rates, Fees, and Charges Establishment Bylaw No. 1916, 2023\"."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":9,"stated":9,"matched":9,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nNo one may own, keep or harbour a dog in the City of Armstrong without a valid licence and tag under the [Dog Care and Control Bylaw](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138896). A resident must apply right away, a non-resident after 30 days in the City, and a puppy once it reaches six months old. Applicants under 19 need a parent's or guardian's written consent. The fees are in [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw 1916](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744), Schedule 6.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Choose an annual ($25) or lifetime ($125) licence.\n2. Apply online at armstrongbc.docupet.com, by phone at 1-855-249-1370, or at City Hall (3535 Bridge Street) with cash, cheque or Interac.\n3. Put the tag on your dog.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Police, service and guide dogs need a licence too, but the fee is waived.\n- The City sets one annual fee and no separate rate for spayed or neutered dogs.\n- A half-price lifetime offer ended June 17, 2025.\n- An unlicensed dog can bring a $150 municipal ticket ($100 if paid within 30 days). Not wearing the licence tag is $50.\n- The City's page does not say whether cats are licensed; see the cat licence answer.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/dog-licensing/","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Armstrong","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138896","title":"Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (PDF), City of Armstrong","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744","title":"Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6 (PDF), City of Armstrong","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/165574","title":"Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 1889, 2022, Schedule 4 (PDF), City of Armstrong","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dog-licence.json"}}