Duncan dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

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

Short answer

In the City of Duncan, every dog over 4 months old needs a licence each calendar year. A spayed or neutered dog costs $35 if paid by January 31 ($45 after), and an unaltered dog $60 ($75 after). Buy it at City Hall, at Coastal Animal Control Services, or online.

Key facts

Licence required	Yes. Every dog over 4 months old must have a valid licence for the current year and wear the licence tag on its collar. A licence cannot be issued to anyone under 18.Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019, s. 7.1.1, 7.1.9, 7.2.2; Animal Control, Dog Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person may keep any Dog over the age of 4 months unless the City has issued to that person a valid and subsisting licence A licence must not be issued to, or in the name of, any person under the age of 18 years. It is mandatory for every dog, over 4 months old, to be licensed yearly, and to wear the tag on their collar.
Issued by	The City of Duncan issues the licences. Coastal Animal Control Services of BC, under contract to the City, administers and enforces the bylaw and also sells licences.Animal Control, Animal Control; Dog Licensing; Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019, s. 7.1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Coastal Animal Control Services of BC is contracted to the City to administer and enforce regulations of the Animal Care and Control Bylaw. Licences can be purchased at City Hall, 200 Craig Street (T: 250-746-6126), Coastal Animal Control Services of BC Ltd., 2202 Herd Road (T: 250-748-3395), or online. No person may keep any Dog over the age of 4 months unless the City has issued to that person a valid and subsisting licence
Fee, spayed or neutered	$35 if paid by January 31; $45 if paid after January 31. The owner signs a declaration that the dog is spayed or neutered.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020, consolidated to August 24, 2026, Schedule C, A. Licensing of Dogs; Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019, s. 7.1.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Neutered or spayed dog (owner to sign a declaration) $35.00 $45.00 A reduced licence fee, as prescribed by the Fees and Charges Bylaw, applies for a Dog that is neutered or spayed
Fee, not spayed or neutered	$60 if paid by January 31; $75 if paid after January 31 (unaltered adult dog).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020, consolidated to August 24, 2026, Schedule C, A. Licensing of Dogs · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Unaltered adult dog $60.00 $75.00
Other fees and discounts	Dog deemed aggressive or dangerous: $215 by January 31, $355 after. Aggressive dog with proof of the Canine Good Neighbour Program: $90, or $95 after. Replacement tag, a dog turning 4 months during the year, or a dog already licensed in another municipality: $6. Guide animals and police service dogs are exempt.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020, consolidated to August 24, 2026, Schedule C, A. Licensing of Dogs; Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019, s. 7.1.6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Dog deemed aggressive or dangerous $215.00 $355.00 Replacement licence (tag), or a dog that attains the age of 4 months Dog licensing fees do not apply to Guide Animals, with a valid certification under the Guide Animal Act, or Police Service Dogs. Fees paid for Dog licences are non-refundable
Renewal	Licences are valid for the calendar year, January to December, and must be renewed yearly. The lower fee applies if paid by January 31.Animal Control, Dog Licensing; Licensing Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The licences are valid for the calendar year from January to December. Paid by January 31st \| Paid After January 31st
How to get one	Buy or renew at City Hall, 200 Craig Street (250-746-6126), at Coastal Animal Control Services, 2202 Herd Road (250-748-3395), or online through the City's account portal. A spayed or neutered rate needs a signed declaration.Animal Control, Dog Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Licences can be purchased at City Hall, 200 Craig Street (T: 250-746-6126), Coastal Animal Control Services of BC Ltd., 2202 Herd Road (T: 250-748-3395), or online. Dog owners can now access their dog licence account online.
Fine, unlicensed dog	Bylaw notice: $100 ($85 if paid within 14 days; $115 if paid more than 28 days after receiving it). No licence tag worn: $50 ($40 early, $60 late). No municipal ticket (MTI) amount is listed for this offence.Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3200 (PDF, consolidated June 8, 2026), Schedule A, Animal Care and Control Bylaw s. 7.1.1, 7.2.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No dog licence $100.00 $85.00 $115.00 YES No dog licence tag $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES
Bylaw	Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019 (licence rules); fees are in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020.Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019, s. 1 (Title); Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019, s. 7.1.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This bylaw may be cited as the “Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019”. must pay the fee prescribed in the City’s Fees and Charges Bylaw

How it works

Under the Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, every dog over 4 months old in the City of Duncan must have a valid licence for the current year and wear the tag on its collar. The City issues licences. Coastal Animal Control Services of BC, under contract to the City, enforces the bylaw and also sells licences. A licence cannot be issued to anyone under 18.

Steps

Buy or renew online through the City's account portal, at City Hall, or at Coastal Animal Control Services.
For the lower fee, sign a declaration that the dog is spayed or neutered.
Pay by January 31 to get the lower rate.
Put the tag on your dog's collar.

Good to know

Licence fees are in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212. They are not refunded and not reduced for part of a year.
Guide animals and police service dogs are exempt.
Not having a licence is a bylaw notice of $100 ($85 if paid within 14 days, $115 after 28 days), under Bylaw No. 3200. Not wearing the tag is $50 ($40 early, $60 late). No municipal ticket amount is listed for these.
An unlicensed dog that is impounded costs $100 for a first offence, separate from the licence fee.
A dog deemed aggressive or dangerous has extra rules; see the dangerous dogs answer.

What you'll need

A signed declaration that the dog is spayed or neutered, for the lower fee

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Animal Control, City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019 (PDF), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020, consolidated to August 24, 2026 (PDF), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)
Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3200 (PDF, consolidated June 8, 2026), City of Duncan (read 2026-11-05)

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