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title: "Coquitlam dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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# Coquitlam dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** Every dog over six months old in Coquitlam needs a City of Coquitlam licence each year. If the City receives payment on or before February 1, the fee is $32.50 for a spayed or neutered dog and $66.10 for one that is not. An $18 late charge applies after that.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** On or before February 1: $32.50 spayed or neutered (with proof), $66.10 not. $18 late charge after February 1. Dog under 6 months $32.50; replacement tag $6.10; special needs assistance dogs no fee. Taxes may apply. Unlicensed dog: bylaw notice $150, municipal ticket $1,000.  
**How long:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. Fees are due January 1, and the City sends renewal notices in December.  
**Where:**
- Online: Renew online (myCoquitlam), https://ptws.coquitlam.ca/Services/LoginManager/Login.aspx (Needs your Account Number and Access Code from your last invoice.)
- Online: Online Dog Licence Application, https://ptws.coquitlam.ca/Services/eApply/Dogs/Welcome.aspx
- In person: Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B6
- In person: City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2
- By mail: Mail or drop off the printed application at the Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B6
- Phone: Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 604-927-7387

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Any dog over six months of age (actually or apparently) kept in the City needs a licence for each licence year (January 1 to December 31). No licence is issued to anyone under 18. Special needs assistance dogs are exempt from the fee.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 7.1, 7.6, 7.10](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "actually or apparently over six (6) months of age unless they have obtained a dog licence for that dog" … "No dog licence shall be issued to, or in the name of, any person under 18 years of age." … "is exempt from the licencing fees in the"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 3.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "LICENCE YEAR means the period between January 1 and December 31 in any year"
  - Source: [Dog Licences](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "All dogs over the age of six months must be licenced every year with the City of Coquitlam."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The City of Coquitlam, through the Coquitlam Animal Shelter (500 Mariner Way) and City Hall (3000 Guildford Way).
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 3.1 (definition of Dog Licence)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "means a dog licence issued by the City in accordance with section 7"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, Dog Licencing](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "New licences and renewals can be purchased online or in person at Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way or at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $32.50 for a spayed or neutered dog, if the City receives payment on or before February 1 (proof of spaying or neutering is required). Taxes may apply.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs, item 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "(c) spayed or neutered dogs $ 32.50" … "that are received by the City on or before Feb 1st in any given licence year the following fees will apply:" … "All Fees are subject to rounding and applicable taxes."
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Costs](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "You must provide proof of spaying or neutering to receive the discounted licence rate."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $66.10 for a dog that is not spayed or neutered, if the City receives payment on or before February 1.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs, item 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "(b) unspayed or unneutered dogs $ 66.10" … "that are received by the City on or before Feb 1st in any given licence year the following fees will apply:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** An $18 late payment charge is added if the licence is applied for after February 1 (not charged for a dog under 6 months, or if you moved to the City or got the dog within 30 days). Dog under 6 months: $32.50. Replacement for a lost or defaced tag: $6.10. Special needs assistance dogs: no fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs, items 1 to 3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "an $18.00 late payment charge will be assessed in addition" … "(a) dog less than 6 months of age $ 32.50" … "3. Replacement fee for a lost or defaced dog licence tag $ 6.10" … "(h) special needs assistant dogs -"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences expire December 31 each year. Fees are due January 1, and the City sends a renewal notice in December. The lower rate applies if payment is received on or before February 1; an $18 late charge applies after that.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 7.8](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "shall expire on the 31st day of December in the licence year it was issued"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Renewal](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "The City will send a Dog Licence Renewal in December when your dog tag needs to be renewed."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I, Schedule I, Annual Licensing Fees for Dogs](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "All dog licenses are due and payable on January 1st for each licence year." … "2. For licenses applied for after February 1st"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** Online through a myCoquitlam account (new application or renewal service); in person at the Coquitlam Animal Shelter (500 Mariner Way) or City Hall; or by dropping off, mailing or faxing the printed application with proof of spaying or neutering to the Animal Shelter. Phone 604-927-7387.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Renewal / New Licences](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "Renew your dog licence quickly and easily online." … "Your completed new licence application and proof of spaying or neutering can be dropped off, mailed or faxed to:" … "Phone: 604-927-7387"
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control, Dog Licencing](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control)
  - Official wording: "New licences and renewals can be purchased online or in person at Coquitlam Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way or at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days; 50% off with a compliance agreement). Municipal ticket: $1,000.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Animal Care and Control Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Unlicenced dog 7.1 100 150 50%"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Unlicenced dog 7.1 1000"
  - Source: [Dog Licences](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
  - Official wording: "A minimum penalty for an unlicenced dog is $150."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (licence requirement); the fee is set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I.
  - Source: [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022), s. 1, s. 7.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)
  - Official wording: "Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011" … "pay the fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Fees under the Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110), nobody may keep a dog that is actually or apparently over six months old in Coquitlam without a licence for the current licence year (January 1 to December 31). No licence is issued to anyone under 18. The fees are set in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879), Schedule I.

## Steps

1. Renewing: log in to myCoquitlam and add your dog, using the Account Number and Access Code from your last invoice. The City sends a renewal notice in December.
2. New licence: use the Online Dog Licence Application, apply in person at the Coquitlam Animal Shelter (500 Mariner Way) or City Hall, or drop off, mail or fax the printed application with proof of spaying or neutering to the Shelter.
3. Pay on or before February 1 to get the lower fee.

## Good to know

- The $18 late charge is not added for a dog under 6 months, or if you moved to the City or got the dog within 30 days. A dog already licensed elsewhere that moves in gets a licence for the rest of the year at no charge if you apply within 30 days with proof.
- Fees are not refundable or transferable.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a bylaw notice of $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days; 50% off with a compliance agreement) or a municipal ticket of $1,000.

## What you'll need

- Proof of spaying or neutering, for the lower fee
- Account Number and Access Code from your last renewal invoice (online renewal)

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licences page](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences)
- [Application for Dog Licence (PDF)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1037/Application-for-Dog-Licence-PDF)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw 4240 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/how-many-pets.md)
- [Coquitlam dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Coquitlam rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-licence.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-licence.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licences, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/514/Dog-Licences) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1059/Animal-Care-and-Control) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Application for Dog Licence (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1037/Application-for-Dog-Licence-PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Dog Licence Application, City of Coquitlam](https://ptws.coquitlam.ca/Services/eApply/Dogs/Welcome.aspx) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011 (consolidated June 2022) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=4572110) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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