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title: "Kelowna dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence in Kelowna, and what does it cost?"
place: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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owner_body: Regional District of Central Okanagan
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# Kelowna dog licences: fees and how to get one

**Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Kelowna, and what does it cost?

**Short answer:** In Kelowna, register your dog with the Regional District of Central Okanagan once it is over three months old and has lived in the region for more than 30 days.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Okanagan, https://www.rdco.com)  
**Cost:** Spayed or neutered — $40 with veterinary proof, before discounts. Unaltered — $80 before discounts. Other rates — Save $20 on new licences or renewals from December 16 through February 28. The regional district lists registered service dogs at $0.  
**How long:** The licence expires December 31.  

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** In Kelowna, register your dog with the Regional District of Central Okanagan once it is over three months old and has lived in the region for more than 30 days.
  - Source: [Dog licences](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Dogs need ID, too! If your dog is over three months old and has lived in the Central Okanagan for more than 30 days, your furry friend needs to be licensed and wear the valid licence tag. Dog control staff use the dog licence tag to quickly and easily reunite you with your dog, in many cases saving you (and your pet) a trip to the pound."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Issued by:** Regional District of Central Okanagan.
  - Source: [Dog licences, Register and pay for a dog licence, Kelowna office](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Online Register your dog(s) and pay through our online services portal. Kelowna Regional District of Central Okanagan 1450 KLO Road"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $40 with veterinary proof, before discounts.
  - Source: [Dog licences, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Dogs - spayed/neutered $40 Must provide proof of spay/neuter. Your registration will be rejected if you do not include documents from your vet."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $80 before discounts.
  - Source: [Dog licences, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Dogs - not spayed/neutered $80"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Other fees and discounts:** Save $20 on new licences or renewals from December 16 through February 28. The regional district lists registered service dogs at $0.
  - Source: [Dog licences, Dog licences / Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "* Save $20 on your renewal or purchase of a new dog licence between December 16 and February 28." … "Registered service dogs $0"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Renewal:** The licence expires December 31.
  - Source: [Dog licences](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "* Licences are good for a calendar year and expire December 31."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **How to get one:** Register online with the regional district.
  - Source: [Dog licences, Where to get a dog licence](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Register your dog(s) and pay through our online services portal."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** The regional bylaw notice for no dog licence is $300. The $150 discount applies within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt. After 28 days, the $25 surcharge brings the total to $325.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Section 6 and Schedule A, Appendix 1, sections 10–11](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "6. The penalty for a contravention referred to in section 5 is as follows: a) Subject to sub-sections 6(b) and 6(c), is the penalty amount set out in Column A1 of “Schedule A, Appendix 1 through 29”; b) If received by the Regional District within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the notice, is the Early Payment Discount set out in Column A2 of “Schedule A, Appendix 1 through 29” shall apply; or c) If more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have received the Bylaw Notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition to the penalty under Subsection 6(a) and is the Late Payment Penalty set out in Column A3 of “Schedule A, Appendix 1 through 29”." … "SCHEDULE A APPENDIX 1 Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343 A2 A3 A4 A1 Early Late Compliance Offence Section Penalty Payment Payment Agreement Discount Penalty Available Obstruct Animal Control 7&8 $500.00 $50.00 $0.00 Y Officer No dog license 10 & 11 300.00 150.00 25.00 Y"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343.
  - Source: [REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN, PDF p. 11](https://www.rdco.com/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP BYLAW NO. 1343"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09

## How it works

Before applying, work out which fee category fits your dog. If you have recently moved or acquired the dog, compare the date you moved or took ownership with the licensing and renewal dates. Spayed or neutered dogs — $40 with veterinary proof, before discounts.

## Steps

1. Start with [Dog licences](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/). Check the age requirement and the fee for your dog's circumstances before paying.
2. If you are claiming a reduced rate, check what proof the licensing office accepts and whether the reduction applies to a first licence, a renewal or both.

## Good to know

- Unaltered dogs — $80 before discounts.
- Save $20 on new licences or renewals from December 16 through February 28. The regional district lists registered service dogs at $0.
- The licence expires December 31.
- The regional bylaw notice for no dog licence is $300. The $150 discount applies within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt. After 28 days, the $25 surcharge brings the total to $325.
- Read the applicable provisions in [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan (PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf).

## What you'll need

- Proof of spaying or neutering to claim the altered-dog rate.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog licences](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)

## Related questions

- [Kelowna dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kelowna rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dog-licence.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence.md)
- [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md)
- [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/dog-licence.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-licence.md)
- [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog licences](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-09)
- [REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN (PDF)](https://www.rdco.com/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Dog complaints](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan (PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-09)

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