--- title: "Lake Country dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in Lake Country, and what does it cost?" place: Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/lake-country category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: regional owner_body: Regional District of Central Okanagan sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence.json" --- # Lake Country dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Lake Country, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Lake Country, dog licences are issued by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), not the District. Every dog three months or older needs one each year. The fee is $40 for a spayed or neutered dog and $80 for one that is not, and each is $20 less if bought by the end of February. **Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Okanagan, https://www.rdco.com) **Cost:** $40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog ($20 if bought or renewed by the end of February); $80 for a dog that is not ($60 by the end of February). Replacement tag $5. Guide and service dogs and RCMP dogs: no charge. A licence from another local government transfers free. Fine for an unlicensed dog: $300. **How long:** A licence is for the calendar year and expires December 31. A new dog licensed after September 30 is valid for the rest of that year and the next. A tag for a new licence is mailed. **Where:** - Online: RDCO online services portal (see the Dog Licences page), https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/ - In person: Lake Country Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 2M1 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - In person: RDCO dog licences office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC - Phone: RDCO dog licences office, 250-469-6344 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog three months or older must be licensed and wear its tag once the owner has lived in the Regional District more than 30 days. - Source: [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, s. 10, 11, 12](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Every person who owns a dog and resides in the Regional District for more than 30" … "as soon as his or her dog is three (3) months of age" … "An Owner shall ensure that the dog tag is attached to the collar or harness worn by his" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog licences page](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "All dogs over three months old must have a licence and wear a tag." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Issued by:** The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Dog Control, not the District. Licences can be bought on the RDCO website or at Lake Country Municipal Hall. - Source: [Animal Services, Animal Services page](https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/services/animal-services) - Official wording: "The Regional District enforces a zero tolerance policy" … "Dog licences may be purchased on the Regional District website or at Lake Country Municipal Hall." - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Where to get a dog licence](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "District of Lake Country 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road 250-766-5650" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $40 a year. $20 if bought or renewed by the end of February. Proof of spay or neuter is required. - Source: [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule B (a), (c)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "For each spayed or neutered dog" … "are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Dogs - spayed/neutered" … "Must provide proof of spay/neuter." … "Save $20 on your renewal or purchase of a new dog licence between December 16 and February 28." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $80 a year. $60 if bought or renewed by the end of February. - Source: [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule B (b), (c) / Section 6, annual dog fees and early payment discount](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "For each unspayed or unneutered dog" … "are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the" … "SCHEDULE 'B' (a) For each spayed or neutered dog $40.00 Bylaw 1394 (b) For each unspayed or unneutered dog $80.00 (c) License fees for (a) and (b) are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the Bylaw 1394 last day of February of the licensing year (d) Licensing for Nuisance, Aggressive, and Dangerous Dogs Bylaw 1394 (no early discounted rate applies)" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Must provide proof of spay/neuter. Your registration will be rejected if you do not include documents from your vet. Dogs - not spayed/neutered $80" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Other fees and discounts:** Replacement tag $5. Guide and service dogs, RCMP dogs: no charge. Licence from another local government transfers free. Nuisance dog $40/$80, aggressive $100/$150, dangerous $500. Hobby or service kennel permit $125. New dog licensed after Sept. 30 is valid for the rest of that year and the next. - Source: [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule B](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "For each lost dog tag, a replacement fee will be charged of" … "Registered Guide/Service Dogs" … "(e) A Kennel Operation Permit for a Hobby or Service Kennel" … "Aggressive Dog $100 $150" … "Dangerous Dog $500 $500" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Replacement tags" … "Valid out of area licence transfer" … "Licences purchased for new dogs after September 30 are valid for the remainder of the year and the next calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Renewal:** Licences are for the calendar year and expire December 31. Owners must get one each year on or before the last day of February. - Source: [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, s. 11, 17](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "annually on or before the last day of February in each year" … "will expire on the thirty-first (31st) day of December" - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog licences page](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 2026-11-06 - **How to get one:** Online through the RDCO online services portal, or in person at Lake Country Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road (250-766-5650). RDCO dog licences office: 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, 250-469-6344. A tag for a new licence is mailed. - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, How to register/renew; 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." … "10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road" … "If this is a new registration, we will send your dog tag by mail." … "Phone: 250-469-6344" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $300 (Bylaw Notice or Municipal ticket). Bylaw Notice schedule shows 150.00 in its early-payment column and a 25.00 late-payment penalty. - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule A, Appendix 1](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "No dog license 10 & 11 300.00 150.00 25.00 Y" - Source: [Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule B, Appendix 1](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) - Official wording: "No dog license 10 & 11 300.00" - Source: [Animal Services, Animal Services page](https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/services/animal-services) - Official wording: "The Regional District enforces a zero tolerance policy ($300 fine) on all unlicensed dogs." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (RDCO Dog Control covers Lake Country). - Source: [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, s. 2 (citation)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014" - Source: [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Preamble](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) - Official wording: "District of Lake Country" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) runs dog licensing and control for Lake Country under its [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw 1343](). Once you have lived in the Regional District for more than 30 days, every dog three months or older must be licensed and wear its tag. A licence is needed each year, on or before the last day of February. ## Steps 1. Buy the licence on the RDCO website, or in person at Lake Country Municipal Hall. 2. For the lower fee, give proof that the dog is spayed or neutered. 3. Pay the fee. A tag for a new licence is mailed to you. 4. Renew every year. Doing so by the end of February keeps the early price. ## Good to know - Residents of Okanagan Indian Band IR#7 in the Lake Country area are not required to buy a licence, according to the RDCO page. - A lost tag costs $5 to replace. A licence from another local government transfers free. - If a dog is spayed or neutered within six months of buying a licence, the bylaw refunds the fee difference with a veterinarian's certificate. - An unlicensed dog can bring a $300 ticket. The RDCO's early-payment column for this ticket is unclear, so ask the RDCO what you would owe if you pay promptly. - Nuisance, aggressive and dangerous dogs pay higher licence fees (see the dangerous dogs answer). - A hobby or service kennel permit is $125. ## What you'll need - Proof that the dog is spayed or neutered, for the lower fee ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) - [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) ## Related questions - [Lake Country dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/how-many-pets.md) - [Lake Country rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Lake Country bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-licence.md) - [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-licence.md) - [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/dog-licence.md) - [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dog-licence.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dog-licence.md) - [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) - [Animal Services, District of Lake Country](https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/services/animal-services) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text. 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