Fraser Lake dog licences: fees and how to get one
How do I get a dog licence in Fraser Lake, and what does it cost?
Short answer
In Fraser Lake, dogs over 6 months old need a licence, which you get in person at the Village office. From January 1, 2027, a new dog is $0, and renewal is $0 from January 1 to March 31, then $20.
Key facts
| Licence required | Yes. Dog licences are required for all dogs over the age of 6 months.Dog Licenses, Dog Licenses page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDog Licenses are required for all dogs over the age of 6 months. |
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| Issued by | The Village of Fraser Lake, at the Village office.Dog Licenses, Dog Licenses page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingTo get a license, visit the Village office |
| Fee, spayed or neutered | From January 1, 2027 (Bylaw 881, Schedule 3): $0 for a new dog and for renewal from January 1 to March 31. The schedule does not separate spayed or neutered dogs.Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027 Dog License - renewal from January 1st Dog License – new dog SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027 Dog License – new dog 0.00 No |
| Fee, not spayed or neutered | From January 1, 2027 (Bylaw 881, Schedule 3): the same as other dogs, $0 for a new dog and for renewal from January 1 to March 31. No higher fee is set for dogs that are not spayed or neutered.Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027 Dog License - renewal from January 1st Dog License – new dog SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027 Dog License – new dog 0.00 No |
| Other fees and discounts | From January 1, 2027: renewal from April 1 to December 31 is $20; a replacement dog tag in the same year is $10. No discounts are listed.Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDog License renewal (From April 1st – Replacement Dog Tag (Within the same 20.00 10.00 SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL Coming into force: January 1, 2027 Dog License renewal (From April 1st – 20.00 Replacement Dog Tag (Within the same 10.00 |
| Renewal | Not confirmed. The Village's posted pages do not say when a licence expires or what the fine is for an unlicensed dog. |
| How to get one | In person at the Village office.Dog Licenses, Dog Licenses page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingTo get a license, visit the Village office |
| Fine, unlicensed dog | Not confirmed. The Village's posted pages do not say when a licence expires or what the fine is for an unlicensed dog. |
| Bylaw | Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (Schedule 3, Animal Control) sets the fees. The bylaw that requires the licence is not posted.Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 3 - Animal Control · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges SCHEDULE3 – ANIMAL CONTROL |
How it works
The Village of Fraser Lake issues dog licences. The Dog Licenses page says licences are required for all dogs over the age of 6 months and to get one you visit the Village office. The licence bylaw itself is not posted on the Village website.
The fees below are in Schedule 3 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw 881, which comes into force January 1, 2027. They do not differ for spayed or neutered dogs.
Steps
- Go to the Village office at 210 Carrier Cres. on a weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Ask for a licence for your dog.
- From January 1, 2027: a new dog is $0, and renewal from January 1 to March 31 is $0. Renewal from April 1 to December 31 is $20.
Good to know
- A replacement tag in the same year is $10 from January 1, 2027. The $20 and $10 fees are subject to CPI (the consumer price index). No discounts are listed.
- The fees now in force are not shown in the posted text, so call before you go.
- The posted pages do not state when a licence expires, whether you can apply online, or the fine for an unlicensed dog. Ask the Village office (250-699-6257).
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Vanderhoof · Fort St James · Burns Lake · Houston · Prince George · Granisle
Sources
- Dog Licenses, Village of Fraser Lake (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges (PDF), Village of Fraser Lake (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact, Village of Fraser Lake (read 2026-11-08)
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