{"title":"Cranbrook 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/cranbrook","name":"Cranbrook","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 Cranbrook","url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca"},"short_answer":"In the City of Cranbrook, every dog two months or older needs a City licence. It costs $30 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $60 for one that is not. Apply online through DocuPet at cranbrook.docupet.com or in person at City Hall with proof of spay or neuter.","aliases":["dog license cranbrook","cranbrook dog tag","docupet cranbrook","how much is a dog licence in cranbrook","renew dog licence cranbrook"],"cost":"$30 spayed or neutered; $60 not spayed or neutered; $225 for a dog designated vicious. Standard tag at no extra charge; designer tags cost extra (amount not stated). Replacement for a lost tag $10. Guide animals and police dogs are exempt from licence fees.","how_long":"Valid one year (365 days) from the date of registration.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"DocuPet (City of Cranbrook pet licensing)","value":"https://cranbrook.docupet.com/"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"40 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8","note":"Bring proof of spay or neuter."},{"type":"phone","label":"Animal Control (Bylaw Services)","value":"250-489-9598","note":"Officer generally on duty 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; leave a message any time."}],"documents":["Proof of spay or neuter (for the $30 fee)"],"forms":[{"title":"Animal Control page, City of Cranbrook","url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control"},{"title":"Animal Control Bylaw 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023, PDF)","url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528"}],"related":[{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Cranbrook","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Cranbrook dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Cranbrook rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/kimberley","name":"Kimberley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fernie","name":"Fernie","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/canal-flats","name":"Canal Flats","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/sparwood","name":"Sparwood","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/creston","name":"Creston","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/elkford","name":"Elkford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/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 resident who owns a dog (or cat) two months of age or older must have a valid licence; keeping an unlicensed dog is not allowed. Guide animals and police dogs are exempt from licence fees.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.5(a)","quotes":["Any PERSON that is a resident of the CITY and who is the OWNER of a","DOG or CAT being two (2) months of age or older shall ensure a valid DOG","no PERSON shall own, keep or harbour an UNLICENCED DOG or CAT"]},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"s. 7.3(c)","quotes":["GUIDE ANIMALS and POLICE DOGS are exempt from LICENCE fees."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"The City of Cranbrook (Bylaw Services / Animal Control Services). The City has partnered with DocuPet for online licensing and tags.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Cranbrook","section":"Animal Control page","quotes":["Animal Control Services are provided by the City of Cranbrook.","The City of Cranbrook has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licencing experience for residents."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$30 a year for a spayed or neutered dog.","short":"$30 a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Cranbrook","section":"Current Dog Licence Fees","quotes":["Male / Female Dog (spayed or neutered): $30"]},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"Schedule B, Part A","quotes":["(b) STERILIZED 3. Female and Male CAT: (a) NON-STERILIZED $30.00 (b) STERILIZED $15.00 4. WILD ANIMAL $100.00","3. Female and Male CAT: (a) NON-STERILIZED $30.00 (b) STERILIZED $15.00 4. WILD ANIMAL $100.00 5. Replacement of lost LICENCE tag $10.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$60 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. A vicious dog licence is $225.","short":"$60 a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Cranbrook","section":"Current Dog Licence Fees","quotes":["Male / Female Dog (not spayed or neutered): $60","Vicious Dog: $225"]},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"Schedule B, Part A","quotes":["(a) NON-STERILIZED","1. VICIOUS DOG $225.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"Replacement for a lost licence tag: $10. If you licence a dog as not sterilized and then show proof of sterilization within six months, the difference in fee is reimbursed. DocuPet designer tags cost extra (amount not stated).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"Schedule B, Part A","quotes":["Replacement of lost LICENCE tag $10.00"]},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"s. 7.5(b)","quotes":["may within six (6) months after a","LICENCE has been issued for their DOG or CAT furnish proof that","the fee for a STERILIZED DOG or CAT"]},{"url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Cranbrook","section":"Animal Control page","quotes":["upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tag styles for an additional fee"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"A licence is valid for one calendar year (365 days) from the date of registration, so it renews on the anniversary of registration.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"s. 7.2(a)","quotes":["All LICENCES issued for DOGS or CATS shall be valid for one calendar year","(365 days) from date of registration."]},{"url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Cranbrook","section":"Dog Licencing","quotes":["a licence is valid for one calendar year (365 days) from date of registration"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Online at cranbrook.docupet.com, or in person at City Hall (bring proof of spay/neuter). Phone Bylaw Services at 250-489-9598.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Cranbrook","section":"Animal Control page","quotes":["Pet licencing is available online at cranbrook.docupet.com or at City Hall (please bring in your proof of spay/neuter).","Messages may be left at any time at 250-489-9598"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"Bylaw notice: $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 if paid after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100.","short":"Notice $125 ($100 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106176/","title":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106176/","section":"Schedule A1, s. 3.5(a)","quotes":["Unlicensed Dog and Cat $125.00 $100.00 $150.00"]},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106172","title":"Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 3856, 2016, Schedule B1 (PDF)","section":"Schedule B1, s. 3.5(a)","quotes":["Unlicensed Dog and Cat 3.5(a) $100.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"City of Cranbrook Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["City of Cranbrook Animal Control","Bylaw No. 3845, 2016"]},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","section":"Schedule B","quotes":["ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW FEES AND CHARGES"]}],"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\nUnder the City of Cranbrook's [Animal Control Bylaw 3845](https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528), a resident who owns a dog (or cat) two months or older must have a valid licence for it, and no one may keep an unlicensed dog. The City licenses pets through DocuPet. Each DocuPet tag is the official licence and includes a 24/7 lost-pet service tied to your pet's online profile.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Register at cranbrook.docupet.com, or go to City Hall.\n2. Have proof of spay or neuter ready. Without it the $60 fee applies.\n3. Choose a standard tag (no extra charge) or a designer tag (extra cost).\n4. Pay, then attach the tag to your dog's collar.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The licence runs 365 days from registration, so it renews on the anniversary of that date.\n- If you licence a dog as not sterilized and show proof of sterilization within six months, the bylaw refunds the difference in fee.\n- Guide animals and police dogs are exempt from licence fees.\n- An unlicensed dog costs you a bylaw notice of $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $150 after 28 days), or a municipal ticket of $100.\n- A dog the City designates \"vicious\" costs $225; see the dangerous-dogs answer.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/bylaw-services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Cranbrook","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/76528","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106176","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4049, 2021, Schedule A1 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106172","title":"Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 3856, 2016, Schedule B1 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106176/","title":"https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106176/","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/cranbrook/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-licence.json"}}