Cranbrook dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Cranbrook, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

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.

Key facts

Licence required	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.Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), s. 3.5(a); Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), s. 7.3(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 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 GUIDE ANIMALS and POLICE DOGS are exempt from LICENCE fees.
Issued by	The City of Cranbrook (Bylaw Services / Animal Control Services). The City has partnered with DocuPet for online licensing and tags.Animal Control, Animal Control page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 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.
Fee, spayed or neutered	$30 a year for a spayed or neutered dog.Animal Control, Current Dog Licence Fees; Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), Schedule B, Part A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Male / Female Dog (spayed or neutered): $30 (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
Fee, not spayed or neutered	$60 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. A vicious dog licence is $225.Animal Control, Current Dog Licence Fees; Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), Schedule B, Part A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Male / Female Dog (not spayed or neutered): $60 Vicious Dog: $225 (a) NON-STERILIZED 1. VICIOUS DOG $225.00
Other fees and discounts	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).Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), Schedule B, Part A; Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), s. 7.5(b); Animal Control, Animal Control page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Replacement of lost LICENCE tag $10.00 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 upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tag styles for an additional fee
Renewal	A licence is valid for one calendar year (365 days) from the date of registration, so it renews on the anniversary of registration.Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), s. 7.2(a); Animal Control, Dog Licencing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording All LICENCES issued for DOGS or CATS shall be valid for one calendar year (365 days) from date of registration. a licence is valid for one calendar year (365 days) from date of registration
How to get one	Online at cranbrook.docupet.com, or in person at City Hall (bring proof of spay/neuter). Phone Bylaw Services at 250-489-9598.Animal Control, Animal Control page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 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
Fine, unlicensed dog	Bylaw notice: $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 if paid after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100.https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106176/, Schedule A1, s. 3.5(a); Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 3856, 2016, Schedule B1, Schedule B1, s. 3.5(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Unlicensed Dog and Cat $125.00 $100.00 $150.00 Unlicensed Dog and Cat 3.5(a) $100.00
Bylaw	City of Cranbrook Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), s. 1.1; Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023), Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording City of Cranbrook Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW FEES AND CHARGES

How it works

Under the City of Cranbrook's Animal Control Bylaw 3845, 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.

Steps

Register at cranbrook.docupet.com, or go to City Hall.
Have proof of spay or neuter ready. Without it the $60 fee applies.
Choose a standard tag (no extra charge) or a designer tag (extra cost).
Pay, then attach the tag to your dog's collar.

Good to know

The licence runs 365 days from registration, so it renews on the anniversary of that date.
If you licence a dog as not sterilized and show proof of sterilization within six months, the bylaw refunds the difference in fee.
Guide animals and police dogs are exempt from licence fees.
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.
A dog the City designates "vicious" costs $225; see the dangerous-dogs answer.

What you'll need

Proof of spay or neuter (for the $30 fee)

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Animal Control, City of Cranbrook (read 2026-11-05)
Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (consolidated to February 27, 2023) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4049, 2021, Schedule A1 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 3856, 2016, Schedule B1 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/document/106176/ (read 2026-11-05)

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