Chetwynd dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Chetwynd, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Chetwynd, every dog older than 12 weeks needs a licence for the current calendar year from the District of Chetwynd. It costs $18 a year for a sterilized dog and $42 for one that is not.

Key facts

Licence required	Yes. No one may keep, harbour or own a dog older than 12 weeks without a licence for the current calendar year. Guide dogs and approved assistance animals are exempt from the fee.Sources differ: The District web page says 8 weeks in one answer and 12 weeks in another; the bylaw says older than 12 weeks and wins. Schedule A sets a rate for puppies from 8 weeks to 6 months on the web page, but the bylaw schedule only says "Dog under sterilization age".Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 4.1, 4.5; Animal Control, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall keep, harbour, or own a dog older than the age of 12 weeks unless a license for the current calendar year has been obtained is exempt from the annual All dogs are required to be licensed from the age of 8 weeks old
Issued by	The District of Chetwynd. Apply at the District office, 5400 Hospital Road. Replacement of a lost or stolen tag is applied for through the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 3.2, 4.4, 4.8; Animal Control, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording A Bylaw Enforcement Officer is designated as an animal control officer applying to the District for a license the District will issue a license tag applying to the District for a license in the manner specified in Schedule Along with every license issued under this bylaw, the District will issue a license tag. applying for a replacement license to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer The District of Chetwynd office is located at 5400 Hospital Road
Fee, spayed or neutered	$18 a year for a sterilized dog (also $18 for a dog under sterilization age). $16.50 if bought in advance. Persons over 55 get 10% off.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule A, ss. 1c, 2; Animal Control, Schedules · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Persons over the age of 55 will receive 10% off the license fee. Sterilized dog $18.00 Sterilized dog $16.50 Neutered male or Spayed female dog \| $ 18.00 \| $ 16.20
Fee, not spayed or neutered	$42 a year for an intact dog. $37.50 if bought in advance. Persons over 55 get 10% off.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule A, ss. 1c, 2; Animal Control, Schedules · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording 2. Licensing Fees a. Sterilized dog $18.00 b. Intact dog $42.00 c. Dog under sterilization age $18.00 d. Advance purchase d. Advance purchase i. Sterilized dog $16.50 ii. Intact dog $37.50 iii. Dog under sterilization age $16.50 e. Replacement tags Intact Dog \| $ 42.00 \| $ 37.80
Other fees and discounts	Persons over 55: 10% off. Advance purchase (Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 for the next year): $16.50 sterilized, $37.50 intact. Lost or stolen tag replacement: $6 (proof of original purchase needed). Substitute tag for another local government's tag: the $6 replacement fee. Kennel licence: $125. Fees prorated for new residents. Fee waived for registered assistance animals.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule A; s. 4.11; Animal Control, Schedules · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Persons over the age of 55 will receive 10% off the license fee. Lost or stolen tag* $6.00 Kennel License $125.00 must substitute that license tag by purchasing a license tag from the District for the fee of a will be prorated for the remainder of the current year LICENSE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 31 FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Renewal	A licence is for the calendar year and expires December 31. Advance licences for the next year can be bought from November 15 to December 31.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 4.2; Animal Control, Schedules · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording shall expire on December 31 of that year LICENSE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 31 FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR
How to get one	Apply to the District of Chetwynd and pay the fee. The District office is at 5400 Hospital Road. A dog licence application form is on the Animal Control page.Animal Control, FAQ; Dog Licensing Application; Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 4.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording The District of Chetwynd office is located at 5400 Hospital Road DOG-TAG-FORM-2026 applying to the District for a license in the manner specified in Schedule
Fine, unlicensed dog	Municipal ticket under Animal Responsibility Bylaw Schedule B: $75 for a 1st offence, $150 for a 2nd, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months by the same owner.Sources differ: Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, 2011, Appendix 3, still lists "Harbouring Unlicensed Dog" at $50 (increasing by $50 for each offence) but under the repealed Dog Control Bylaw No. 908, 2009, which the Animal Responsibility Bylaw repealed (s. 16.1). Animal Responsibility Bylaw s. 14.1 allows up to $1,000 on a ticket.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B, s. 1; s. 14.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording 1st offence $75.00 $150.00 3rd and subsequent offences will be subject to increases in the amount of $75.00 for each offence. All penalties will be calculated on offences of the same owner during the previous twelve (12)
Bylaw	Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as

How it works

The District of Chetwynd issues dog licences under its Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158. No one may keep, harbour or own a dog older than 12 weeks without a licence for the current calendar year. Guide dogs and approved assistance animals are exempt from the fee.

Steps

Get the dog licence application form from the Animal Control page, or ask at the District office.
Apply to the District and pay the fee at the Municipal Office, 5400 Hospital Road.
To replace a lost or stolen tag, apply through the Bylaw Enforcement Officer and show proof of the original purchase.

Good to know

Fees are prorated for the rest of the year for new residents and recently obtained dogs.
A licence expires December 31. You can buy next year's licence from November 15 to December 31 at the lower advance price.
The bylaw states no late fee.
An unlicensed dog can bring a municipal ticket: $75 for a first offence, $150 for a second, and $75 more for each further offence within 12 months. The older Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw still lists $50 under a repealed dog bylaw, so confirm the amount with the District.
The page and the bylaw differ on the age (8 or 12 weeks); the bylaw says older than 12 weeks.
The District's pages state no online or mail option for buying a licence. Ask the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-401-4119.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Animal Control, District of Chetwynd (read 2026-11-08)
Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd (read 2026-11-08)

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