Lake Country dog licences: fees and how to get one
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.
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.Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, s. 10, 11, 12; Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog licences page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingEvery 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 All dogs over three months old must have a licence and wear a tag. |
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| 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.Animal Services, Animal Services page; Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Where to get a dog licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe Regional District enforces a zero tolerance policy Dog licences may be purchased on the Regional District website or at Lake Country Municipal Hall. District of Lake Country 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road 250-766-5650 |
| Fee, spayed or neutered | $40 a year. $20 if bought or renewed by the end of February. Proof of spay or neuter is required.Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule B (a), (c); Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFor each spayed or neutered dog are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the 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. |
| Fee, not spayed or neutered | $80 a year. $60 if bought or renewed by the end of February.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; Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFor 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) 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 |
| 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.Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule B; Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFor 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 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. |
| 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.Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, s. 11, 17; Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog licences page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingannually on or before the last day of February in each year will expire on the thirty-first (31st) day of December Licences are good for a calendar year and expire December 31. |
| 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.Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, How to register/renew; Where to get a dog licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingRegister 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 |
| 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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule A, Appendix 1; Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Schedule B, Appendix 1; Animal Services, Animal Services page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo dog license 10 & 11 300.00 150.00 25.00 Y No dog license 10 & 11 300.00 The Regional District enforces a zero tolerance policy ($300 fine) on all unlicensed dogs. |
| Bylaw | Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (RDCO Dog Control covers Lake Country).Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, s. 2 (citation); Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan, Preamble · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingResponsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 District of Lake Country |
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
- Buy the licence on the RDCO website, or in person at Lake Country Municipal Hall.
- For the lower fee, give proof that the dog is spayed or neutered.
- Pay the fee. A tag for a new licence is mailed to you.
- 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
The same question in other places
Kelowna · Vernon · Coldstream · West Kelowna · Lumby · Peachland
Sources
- Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)
- Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)
- Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)
- Animal Services, District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
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