Central Saanich dog licences: fees and how to get one

How do I get a dog licence in Central Saanich, and what does it cost?

Central Saanich, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Central Saanich, every dog over four months old needs a licence from the District by February 28 each year. The regular fee is $30 for a spayed or neutered dog and $45 for one that is not. Late fees are $40 and $55.

Key facts

Licence required	Yes. Anyone who owns or harbours a dog over four months old must licence it by February 28 each year, or right away if they become the owner after that date.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 (consolidated June 2026), s. 5.6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording shall obtain a licence for the dog on or before the 28th day of
Issued by	The District of Central Saanich (Finance Department, 250-544-4206). Animal control itself is done by the Capital Regional District.Pets and Wildlife, Dog Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording We issue permanent dog tags. Please call us at 250-544-4206 The CRD provides animal control services to our municipality.
Fee, spayed or neutered	$30 regular fee ($40 late fee).Pets and Wildlife, Dog Licences fee table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Regular Fee - $30 Late Fee (after March 1) - $40
Fee, not spayed or neutered	$45 regular fee ($55 late fee).Pets and Wildlife, Dog Licences fee table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Regular Fee - $45 Late Fee (after March 1) - $55
Other fees and discounts	Late fee if unpaid by February 28 (the web page says after March 1): $40 spayed or neutered, $55 not. Replacement tag $5. New residents with a current licence from another municipality pay no fee this year but must notify the District.Sources differ: Web page says late fee after March 1; bylaw s. 5.8 says the licence fee is due by February 28. The bylaw wins on timing. No seniors discount found.Pets and Wildlife, Dog Licences; Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 (consolidated June 2026), s. 5.8, 5.17 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Replacement tags are $5. Late Fee (after March 1) - $40 shall be exempted from paying a licence fee in the current not been paid by the 28th day of February If the appropriate licence fee has not been paid by the 28th day of February of the licencing year shall be exempted from paying a licence fee in the current year
Renewal	Licences run January 1 to December 31. Tags are permanent but still need annual renewal; the District mails a renewal notice by December each year.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 (consolidated June 2026), s. 5.9; Pets and Wildlife, Dog Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording shall expire on the thirty first day of December in that licence year we will mail you a renewal notice by December each year
How to get one	Submit the online dog licence application; the District sets up your account and emails an invoice. You must come to Municipal Hall to receive the tag. Renewals can be paid online.Dog Licence Application; Pets and Wildlife, To pay · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording We will set up your account and send your invoice by email. You will need to come in to the Municipal Hall to receive your tag. Just log in and click on your dog account
Fine, unlicensed dog	Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
Bylaw	Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 (licence required, s. 5.6). Fees are set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw (amended by No. 2267).Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 (consolidated June 2026), s. 14.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Central Saanich Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 The fees for dog licences in the Municipality shall be as outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.

How it works

The District of Central Saanich issues dog licences. Animal control itself is done by the Capital Regional District (CRD). Under the Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, anyone who owns or harbours a dog over four months old must licence it by February 28 each year, or right away if they become the owner after that date. The District issues permanent dog tags.

Steps

Fill in the online dog licence application. Submit it separately for each dog.
The District sets up your account and emails you an invoice.
Come to Municipal Hall to pick up the tag.
In later years, pay your renewal online. The District mails a renewal notice by December.

Good to know

Fees: $30 regular and $40 late for a spayed or neutered dog; $45 regular and $55 late for a dog that is not.
The web page says the late fee applies after March 1, but the bylaw says the fee is due by February 28. Pay by February 28 to be safe.
A replacement tag is $5.
New residents with a current licence from another municipality pay no fee this year but must notify the District.
No seniors discount was found.
The fee for failing to licence a dog is not confirmed for the current bylaw. Ask the District. See the bylaw fines answer for how tickets work.
Fees are set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, which could not be read. Confirm amounts with the Finance Department at 250-544-4206.

What you'll need

Proof the dog is spayed or neutered, if you claim the lower fee (confirm what the District accepts)

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Pets and Wildlife, District of Central Saanich (read 2026-11-06)
Dog Licence Application, District of Central Saanich (read 2026-11-06)
Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 (consolidated June 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)

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