{"title":"Township of Langley dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost in the Township of Langley?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca"},"short_answer":"In the Township of Langley (not the City of Langley), every dog over four months old needs a licence each year. A spayed or neutered dog is $40 ($30 if bought by February 1); a dog that is not is $70 ($60 by February 1). Apply online, by cheque or at the Civic Facility.","aliases":["dog license township of langley","dog tag langley township","renew dog licence langley township","langley township dog licence cost"],"cost":"Spayed or neutered $40 ($30 if bought on or before February 1); not spayed or neutered $70 ($60 by February 1). Seniors (65 or older) pay $30 ($20 by February 1) or $45 ($35 by February 1). Replacement tag $10; transfer $15; service dog $10. Aggressive dog $180; dangerous dog $450, no discount. Fine for no licence tag: $200.","how_long":"The licensing year is January 1 to December 31 and is renewed annually. Renew on or before February 1 to get the reduced rate.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Apply for a dog licence online, or renew through MyTownship","value":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx"},{"type":"phone","label":"Dog licence help","value":"604-533-6005","note":"dogs@tol.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Township Civic Facility (Customer Service, 2nd floor)","value":"20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"mail","label":"Cheque by mail or 24-hour drop box","value":"20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx"},{"title":"Animal Control, Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx"},{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Township of Langley dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Township of Langley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dangerous-dogs/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Township of Langley bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-licence/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence/"},"facts":{"required":{"label":"Licence required","value":"Yes. All dogs living in the Township must have a licence, renewed every year. The Animal Control page says a licence is required for dogs over four months of age.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","section":"Dog Licences page","quotes":["All dogs living in the Township of Langley must have a dog licence, which must be renewed annually"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx","title":"Animal Control, Township of Langley","section":"Information for dog owners","quotes":["Required for dogs over four months of age."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"The Township of Langley itself. Questions go to dogs@tol.ca or 604-533-6005.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx","title":"Animal Control, Township of Langley","section":"Information for dog owners","quotes":["Please send questions regarding fees or dog licencing to dogs@tol.ca or call 604-533-6005."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog ($30 if bought on or before February 1). Seniors $30 ($20 by February 1); the fees bylaw says over 65, the web page says 65 or older. First-time applications need a veterinary certificate of spay or neuter.","short":"$40 a year ($30 if bought on or before February 1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","section":"Dog licensing rates","quotes":["Female/male spayed/ neutered dog**","Regular discounted on or before February 1st","**proof of neuter/spay by means of a veterinary certificate is required for first-time applications."]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley","section":"Schedule 3, Animal Control","quotes":["Seniors (over 65 years of age)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$70 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered ($60 if bought on or before February 1). Seniors $45 ($35 by February 1); the fees bylaw says over 65, the web page says 65 or older.","short":"$70 a year ($60 if bought on or before February 1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","section":"Dog licensing rates","quotes":["Female/male dog","$70.00","Regular discounted on or before February 1st","$45.00","$35.00"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley","section":"Schedule 3, Animal Control","quotes":["Female/Male Dog","Regular Discounted on or before Feb 1st","Seniors (over 65 years of age)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"Discounted rates need purchase on or before the due date (February 1) and all prior-year balances paid. Replacement tag $10; transfer $15; service dog $10. Kennel business licence includes up to 6 tags (extra licensed-kennel tags $15). Aggressive dog $180, dangerous dog $450, no discount.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","section":"Dog licensing rates","quotes":["Replacement licence","$10.00","Transfer licence","$15.00","Service dog","$180.00","$450.00","purchase licence on or before due date","all prior year balances must be paid"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley","section":"Schedule 3, Animal Control","quotes":["A fee is applicable for replacement of a lost or Replacement Licence $10.00 destroyed License Tag.","A fee is applicable for the transferring of a licence Transfer Licence under section 3.15 or 3.16; or for issuing a licence $15.00 under section 3.7 (Bylaw 6140)","Has the meaning ascribed to it in the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act (S.B.C 2015,c17), as Service Dog $10.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"The licensing year is January 1 to December 31, renewed annually. Renewing by the due date (on or before February 1) gets the reduced rate.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","section":"Dog Licences page","quotes":["The annual licensing period is January 1 to December 31.","Renew your dog’s license by the due date annually to qualify for a reduced rate."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Online (new licences through 'Apply for a dog licence online'; renewals and account changes through a MyTownship account), by cheque (24-hour drop box or mail to 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1), or in person at Customer Service, 2nd floor of the Civic Facility, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Help: dogs@tol.ca or 604-533-6005.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","section":"Dog Licences page","quotes":["Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)","24 hour drop box or by mail","Visit Customer Service on the 2nd floor of the Civic Facility at 20338 – 65 Avenue, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"Bylaw notice: $200 for keeping a dog without a licence tag.","short":"Notice $200","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-2008-(No.-4703).pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 (PDF), Township of Langley","section":"Schedule A, Animal Control Bylaw","quotes":["Keeping Dog without Licence Tag","$200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140 (licence fees are in Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616, Schedule 3).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx","title":"Animal Control, Township of Langley","section":"Animal Control page","quotes":["enforcement of Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","section":"Related bylaws","quotes":["- Township of Langley Animal Control Bylaw -> https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Animal-Control-Bylaw-(No.-6140).pdf - Fees & Charges Bylaw -> https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf - 604-534-3211 -> https://www.tol.ca/en/connect/contact-us.aspx"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":9,"stated":9,"matched":9,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe Township itself issues dog licences under its [Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140](<https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Animal-Control-Bylaw-(No.-6140).pdf>), with fees in the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4616](<https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf>). The Township of Langley is a separate municipality from the City of Langley. The Langley Animal Protection Society cares for impounded animals, but the Township's pages do not say it issues licences. A first-time application needs a veterinary certificate of spay or neuter if you want the lower fee.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. New licence: use \"Apply for a dog licence online\" on the Dog Licences page. Renewal: sign in to your MyTownship account.\n2. Or pay by cheque (24-hour drop box, or mail to 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1), or go to Customer Service on the 2nd floor of the Civic Facility.\n3. Pay on or before February 1 for the reduced rate. All prior-year balances must be paid to get any discount.\n4. Put the tag on your dog.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- In-person credit card payments carry a 2.2% non-refundable processing fee.\n- Kennel business licences include up to 6 tags; extra licensed-kennel tags are $15.\n- A bylaw notice for a dog without a licence tag is $200. No early-payment discount is listed.\n- Questions: dogs@tol.ca or 604-533-6005.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx","title":"Dog Licences, Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx","title":"Animal Control, Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-2008-(No.-4703).pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 (PDF), Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Animal-Control-Bylaw-(No.-6140).pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140 (PDF, scanned image; text not readable), Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-licence.json"}}