{"title":"Creston dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence in Creston, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/creston","name":"Creston","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":"Town of Creston","url":"https://www.creston.ca"},"short_answer":"In Creston, the Town issues dog licences. Every dog over six months old needs one for the calendar year. A spayed or neutered dog costs $25 if bought by March 31 and $29 after that. A dog that is not costs $121 by March 31 and $127 after (taxes apply).","aliases":["dog licence creston","dog tag creston","renew dog licence creston","creston pet licence"],"cost":"Spayed or neutered: $25 by March 31, $29 after. Not spayed or neutered: $121 by March 31, $127 after. Taxes apply. A dog acquired or brought into the Town after August 31 pays half. Replacement tag $2. No charge for a special needs assistance animal, or for an adopted dog in the year of adoption. Fine for an unlicensed dog: $125.","how_long":"Licences and tags expire on December 31 each year and must be renewed annually.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Pet Licences page (application form)","value":"https://www.creston.ca/pet-licences"},{"type":"email","label":"Email the completed Pet Licence Application","value":"info@creston.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Town Hall","value":"238 - 10th Ave. N., Creston, BC","note":"Pay in person Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"phone","label":"Town Hall","value":"250-428-2214"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Pet Licences, Town of Creston","url":"https://www.creston.ca/pet-licences"},{"title":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF)","url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Creston dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Creston","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Creston rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dangerous-dogs/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Creston bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/salmo","name":"Salmo","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kimberley","name":"Kimberley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/cranbrook","name":"Cranbrook","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fruitvale","name":"Fruitvale","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nelson","name":"Nelson","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/montrose","name":"Montrose","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/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 dog over six months old needs a licence for the current calendar year, unless it is kept in the Town for less than one month in that year.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF)","section":"ss. 8.1, 8.2","quotes":["No person shall own, keep, possess or harbour any dog over the age of six (6) months in the Town","does not apply to a dog that is kept in the Town for less than one (1) month in a calendar year"]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/pet-licences","title":"Pet Licences, Town of Creston","section":"Pet Licences page","quotes":["Dogs over the age of six months must have a valid pet licence."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"The Town of Creston issues dog licences and numbered tags.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/pet-licences","title":"Pet Licences, Town of Creston","section":"Pet Licences page","quotes":["Pets within the Town of Creston must have a valid pet licence issued by the Town."]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF)","section":"s. 8.3","quotes":["the Town shall issue a numbered dog licence and corresponding licence tag for that licence"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$25 if bought by March 31; $29 after March 31 (neutered or spayed dog; taxes apply).","short":"$25 by March 31 ($29 after March 31)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Fees%20and%20Charges-1763.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 2, Dog and Cat Licence Fees (consolidated to May 12, 2026)","quotes":["Prior to After","March 31st March 31st","Dog or Cat – Neutered / Spayed $25.00 $29.00","(subject to applicable taxes)"]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/town-news/2025-pet-licences-are-now-due","title":"Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025)","section":"Town news, January 8, 2025","quotes":["Neutered $20 ($25 after March 31)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The Fees and Charges Bylaw (consolidated to May 12, 2026) is the current schedule. The Town's January 2025 news post shows older amounts ($20, $25 after March 31). A vet certificate or a solemn declaration is needed to get the neutered/spayed fee (Animal Care bylaw s. 8.10)."},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$121 if bought by March 31; $127 after March 31 (unneutered or unspayed dog; taxes apply).","short":"$121 by March 31 ($127 after March 31)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Fees%20and%20Charges-1763.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 2, Dog and Cat Licence Fees (consolidated to May 12, 2026)","quotes":["Dog or Cat – Unneutered / Unspayed $121.00 $127.00"]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/town-news/2025-pet-licences-are-now-due","title":"Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025)","section":"Town news, January 8, 2025","quotes":["Male – Unneutered $105 ($110 after March 31)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The January 2025 news post shows older amounts ($105, $110 after March 31). The bylaw schedule is current."},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"A dog acquired or brought into the Town after August 31 pays half. Special needs assistance animal: no charge. Adopted dog (year of adoption, with PAWS or Town adoption letter): no charge. Replacement tag $2.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Fees%20and%20Charges-1763.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 2, Dog and Cat Licence Fees","quotes":["The licence fee shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) for any dog or cat acquired and/or","Special Needs Assistant Animal $0.00 $0.00","Adopted Dog or Cat* $0.00 $0.00","Replacement Tag $2.00 $2.00","a letter of adoption signed"]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF)","section":"s. 8.5","quotes":["shall be reduced by one-half in respect of"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Licences and tags expire on December 31 each year and must be renewed annually.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF)","section":"s. 8.4","quotes":["shall expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued"]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/pet-licences","title":"Pet Licences, Town of Creston","section":"Pet Licences page","quotes":["Dog licences expire on the 31st of December each year and must be renewed annually."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Complete the Pet Licence Application and email it to info@creston.ca, then pay the fee; or visit Town Hall.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/pet-licences","title":"Pet Licences, Town of Creston","section":"Pet Licences page","quotes":["Completed forms can be emailed to info@creston.ca."]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/town-news/2025-pet-licences-are-now-due","title":"Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025)","section":"Town news, January 8, 2025","quotes":["Visit Town Hall to pay your bill or find out more."]}],"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 late). Keeping a dog without a tag: $100 ($85 early, $115 late).","short":"Notice $125 ($100 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760 (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw rows","quotes":["1826 8.1 No dog licence $125.00 $100.00 $150.00 YES","1826 8.6 No dog tag $100.00 $85.00 $115.00 YES"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015 (fees: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF)","section":"title, s. 1.1","quotes":["Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015"]},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Fees%20and%20Charges-1763.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 2","quotes":["Schedule of Dog and Cat Licence Fees"]}],"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\nThe Town issues dog licences and numbered tags under the [Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826](<https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf>). Every dog over six months old needs a licence for the current calendar year, unless it is kept in the Town for less than one month in that year. Fees are in Schedule 2 of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763](<https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Fees%20and%20Charges-1763.pdf>).\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Complete the Pet Licence Application from the Town's Pet Licences page.\n2. Email it to info@creston.ca, or visit Town Hall, and pay the fee.\n3. For the lower fee, give a veterinarian's certificate or a solemn declaration that the dog is spayed or neutered.\n4. Attach the tag to the dog's collar, harness or other device.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Pay by March 31 to get the lower price. The fee goes up after that date.\n- A dog acquired or brought into the Town after August 31 pays half.\n- An unlicensed dog can bring a bylaw notice of $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $150 if paid late). Keeping a dog without a tag is $100 ($85 early, $115 late).\n- The Animal Control Officer may seize an unlicensed dog.\n- The Town's January 2025 news post shows older, lower fees. The bylaw schedule is the current one, so confirm the amount with Town Hall.\n- Licence fees help fund the Town's partnership with P.A.W.S. (Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society).","sources":[{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/pet-licences","title":"Pet Licences, Town of Creston","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Animal%20Care%20and%20Responsibility%20Bylaw%20No.%201826.pdf","title":"Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Fees%20and%20Charges-1763.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.creston.ca/town-news/2025-pet-licences-are-now-due","title":"Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025)","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","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/creston/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/dog-licence.json"}}