Fort St. John dog licences: fees and how to get one
How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?
Short answer
In Fort St. John, every dog over three months old needs a City of Fort St. John licence tag. The fee is $20 a year, the same for every dog, or $100 for a biting or aggressive dog. Buy it online through DocuPet, at City Hall or at the North Peace SPCA.
Key facts
| Licence required | Yes. All dogs over three months old living in Fort St. John must have and wear a current dog tag. Service dogs, RCMP dogs and dogs in school or research facilities (with documentation) are exempt. Visitors for up to two consecutive weeks, or 30 days in a calendar year, are exempt.Animal Control, Dog Licensing; Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023), ss. 5, 15, 17 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingAll dogs over the age of three (3) months living in the City of Fort St. John are required to have and wear a current dog tag as soon as his or her Dog is three months of age not exceeding thirty days in a calendar year Service Dogs as defined under this Bylaw |
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| Issued by | The City of Fort St. John, through DocuPet. Tags are sold online, at City Hall or at the North Peace SPCA.Animal Control, Dog Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe City of Fort St. John has partnered with DocuPet Dog licences may be purchased online, at City Hall or the North Peace SPCA |
| Fee, spayed or neutered | $20 a year. The City does not charge a different amount for spayed or neutered dogs.Animal Control, Dog Licensing, License Fees; Animal Control brochure (revised January 2024), Schedule of Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording$20 for each dog licence for responsible pet ownership. All Dogs $20 Licensing Pick up after your dog Replacement tag $5 |
| Fee, not spayed or neutered | $20 a year, the same as for a spayed or neutered dog.Animal Control, Dog Licensing, License Fees; Animal Control brochure (revised January 2024), Schedule of Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording$20 for each dog licence for responsible pet ownership. All Dogs $20 Licensing Pick up after your dog Replacement tag $5 |
| Other fees and discounts | Replacement tag $5. Biting or aggressive dog licence $100. Service dogs and other exempt dogs pay no fee. Designer tags cost extra. Licence fees are non-refundable.Animal Control, Dog Licensing, License Fees; Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023), s. 14 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording$100 for each biting or aggressive dog licence $5 replacement tag upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tag styles for an additional fee Licence fees are non-refundable |
| Renewal | Each licence is valid for a full 365 days after purchase, so the renewal date depends on when you bought it.Animal Control, Dog Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingall licences valid for a full 365 days after purchase |
| How to get one | Online through DocuPet (fortstjohn.DocuPet.com), in person at City Hall (reception helps with the DocuPet process), at the North Peace SPCA, or by phone at 1-855-249-1370.Animal Control, Dog Licensing; Animal Control brochure (revised January 2024), Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingDog licences may be purchased online, at City Hall or the North Peace SPCA, or by calling 1-855-249-1370. Dog licenses can be conveniently acquired |
| Fine, unlicensed dog | An unlicensed dog carries a $200 bylaw notice. The amount is $150 on days 1–14 and $250 on days 31–60. A compliance agreement is available.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023), Schedule C; Animal Control brochure (revised January 2024), Bylaw Infractions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingOFFENCE SECTION PENALTY EARLY LATE COMPLIANCE PAYMENT PAYMENT AGREEMENT AVAILABLE (15 - 30 (1 - 14 (31 - 60 Days (50% of Penalty) Days) Days) Collections 60+) Unlicensed Dog 5 $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 Yes • Dog licenses can be conveniently acquired online via Docupet. To license your dog, please Number of dogs Unlicensed dog $200 visit www.fortstjohn.DocuPet.com. Alternatively, • You are allowed to have a maximum of three (3) Failure to affix licence $200 |
| Bylaw | Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to include Bylaw 2584, 2023)Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023), s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThis Bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021”. |
How it works
Every dog over three months old living in Fort St. John must have and wear a current tag under the Animal Control Bylaw 2556. Licence a dog when it turns three months old. If you take on a dog that is already three months or older, the bylaw gives you one week. The City licenses dogs through DocuPet.
Steps
- Go to the DocuPet page for Fort St. John, visit City Hall or the North Peace SPCA, or call 1-855-249-1370.
- Create a profile for your dog and pay $20, or $100 for a biting or aggressive dog.
- Choose the standard tag, or a designer tag for an extra fee.
- Fasten the tag to your dog's collar or harness. The dog must wear it.
Good to know
- A licence runs 365 days from purchase, so note your own renewal date.
- Exempt: service dogs, RCMP dogs, and dogs in school or research facilities (with documentation). Visitors for up to two consecutive weeks, or 30 days in a calendar year, are also exempt.
- A replacement tag costs $5. Licence fees are not refunded.
- No dog licence is a bylaw notice of $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 on days 31 to 60). Not fastening the licence to the collar is also $200. A compliance agreement may be available.
What you'll need
- Documentation showing your dog is a service dog, RCMP dog or similar, if you are claiming an exemption
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Animal Control, City of Fort St. John (read 2026-11-05)
- Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Animal Control brochure (revised January 2024) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Pet Licensing in Fort St. John, DocuPet (read 2026-11-05)
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