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Creston dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Creston, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

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).

Key facts

Licence requiredYes. 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.Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, ss. 8.1, 8.2; Pet Licences, Pet Licences page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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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
Dogs over the age of six months must have a valid pet licence.
Issued byThe Town of Creston issues dog licences and numbered tags.Pet Licences, Pet Licences page; Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, s. 8.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Pets within the Town of Creston must have a valid pet licence issued by the Town.
the Town shall issue a numbered dog licence and corresponding licence tag for that licence
Fee, spayed or neutered$25 if bought by March 31; $29 after March 31 (neutered or spayed dog; taxes apply).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).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2, Schedule 2, Dog and Cat Licence Fees (consolidated to May 12, 2026); Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025), Town news, January 8, 2025 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Prior to After
March 31st March 31st
Dog or Cat – Neutered / Spayed $25.00 $29.00
(subject to applicable taxes)
Neutered $20 ($25 after March 31)
Fee, not spayed or neutered$121 if bought by March 31; $127 after March 31 (unneutered or unspayed dog; taxes apply).Sources differ: The January 2025 news post shows older amounts ($105, $110 after March 31). The bylaw schedule is current.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2, Schedule 2, Dog and Cat Licence Fees (consolidated to May 12, 2026); Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025), Town news, January 8, 2025 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Dog or Cat – Unneutered / Unspayed $121.00 $127.00
Male – Unneutered $105 ($110 after March 31)
Other fees and discountsA 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.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2, Schedule 2, Dog and Cat Licence Fees; Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, s. 8.5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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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
shall be reduced by one-half in respect of
RenewalLicences and tags expire on December 31 each year and must be renewed annually.Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, s. 8.4; Pet Licences, Pet Licences page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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shall expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued
Dog licences expire on the 31st of December each year and must be renewed annually.
How to get oneComplete the Pet Licence Application and email it to info@creston.ca, then pay the fee; or visit Town Hall.Pet Licences, Pet Licences page; Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025), Town news, January 8, 2025 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Completed forms can be emailed to info@creston.ca.
Visit Town Hall to pay your bill or find out more.
Fine, unlicensed dogBylaw notice: $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 if paid late). Keeping a dog without a tag: $100 ($85 early, $115 late).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760, Schedule A, Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw rows · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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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
BylawAnimal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015 (fees: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2)Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, title, s. 1.1; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015
Schedule of Dog and Cat Licence Fees

How it works

The Town issues dog licences and numbered tags under the Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826. 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.

Steps

  1. Complete the Pet Licence Application from the Town's Pet Licences page.
  2. Email it to info@creston.ca, or visit Town Hall, and pay the fee.
  3. For the lower fee, give a veterinarian's certificate or a solemn declaration that the dog is spayed or neutered.
  4. Attach the tag to the dog's collar, harness or other device.

Good to know

  • Pay by March 31 to get the lower price. The fee goes up after that date.
  • A dog acquired or brought into the Town after August 31 pays half.
  • 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).
  • The Animal Control Officer may seize an unlicensed dog.
  • 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.
  • Licence fees help fund the Town's partnership with P.A.W.S. (Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society).

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Pet Licences, Town of Creston (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 2 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  4. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  5. Pet licences are now due, Town news (January 8, 2025) (read 2026-11-06)

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