Langley City dog licences: fees and how to get one
How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?
Short answer
Every dog in the City of Langley needs a City licence each calendar year, from six months of age. Pay on or before February 1 for the lower fee: $39 for a spayed or neutered dog and $78 for one that is not. After February 1 the fee is $50 or $100.
Key facts
| Licence required | Yes. The owner of every dog must license it with the City by February 1 each year, or as soon as the dog reaches six months of age. The City page says every dog over 6 months must have a valid licence.Animal Control Bylaw 2006, No. 2622 (consolidated June 15, 2018), s. 4; Dog Licences, Animal Control Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe owner of every dog shall license the dog by registering, describing and licensing it with the City no later than the 1st day of February of every calendar year, or as soon thereafter as such dog shall attain the age of six (6) months. Every Langley City dog over 6 months must have a valid licence. |
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| Issued by | The City of Langley issues dog licences (online, by cheque, or at the City Hall Corporate Services Counter). Langley Animal Protection Society handles non-emergency animal control such as unlicensed dogs.Dog Licences, Payment Options; Community Safety Team (formerly Bylaw Enforcement), FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingCorporate Services Counter: Main Floor Renew a Dog Licence Online please contact Langley Animal Protection Society. |
| Fee, spayed or neutered | $39 if paid on or before February 1; $50 after February 1 (spayed or neutered dog). Seniors 65 and over: $22 on or before February 1, $50 after.Dog Licences, Fees & Charges; Fees and Charges Bylaw 2837, Schedule 3 (consolidated December 15, 2025), Schedule 3, Dog Licence Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingSpayed or neutered dog | $39.00 | $50.00 Owner of spayed or neutered dog is a 65 or older | $22.00 | $50.00 Neutered/Spayed Dog $ 50.00 $ 39.00 $ 50.00 $ 22.00 |
| Fee, not spayed or neutered | $78 if paid on or before February 1; $100 after February 1 (dog not spayed or neutered). Seniors 65 and over: $39 on or before February 1, $100 after.Dog Licences, Fees & Charges; Fees and Charges Bylaw 2837, Schedule 3 (consolidated December 15, 2025), Schedule 3, Dog Licence Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNon-spayed or non-neutered dog | $78.00 | $100.00 Owners of non-spayed or non-neutered dog is 65 or older | $39.00 | $100.00 Male/Female Dog $ 100.00 $ 78.00 $ 100.00 $ 39.00 |
| Other fees and discounts | Working dog assisting a person with a disability: $10 (supporting documents needed). Replacement tag: $10. Transfer of licence: $10. Licences issued on or after April 1 are pro-rated by month. Discount needs payment by February 1 and no prior-year balance.Dog Licences, Fees & Charges; Fees and Charges Bylaw 2837, Schedule 3 (consolidated December 15, 2025), Schedule 3, Dog Licence Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingWorking dog used to assist disabled (require supporting documents) | $10.00 | $10.00 Replacement tag | $10.00 | $10.00 Transfer tag | $10.00 | $10.00 all prior year balances must be paid For each licence issued on or after April 1 of the calendar year, the fee will be pro-rated on a monthly basis, based on the number of months left in the calendar year. |
| Renewal | Licences are for the calendar year and expire December 31. Renewal forms are mailed every December; fees are payable by January 31 per the City page, and the lower rate applies if paid on or before February 1.Animal Control Bylaw 2006, No. 2622 (consolidated June 15, 2018), s. 10; Dog Licences, Dog Licence Due Dates · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingshall expire on the 31st day of December next following the date on which the license is issued. Dog Licence Renewal Forms are mailed every December to owners of dogs on record, and fees may be paid on or before February 1 at a lower rate. Dog Licences are payable on January 31 of every year. |
| How to get one | Online (City tool, Visa, MasterCard or American Express), by cheque dropped at or mailed to City Hall (20399 Douglas Crescent), or in person at the Corporate Services Counter, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (cash, cheque, credit or debit). Email dogs@langleycity.ca.Dog Licences, Payment Options; Contact Us, Finance · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingUse our quick and easy online payment tool. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, credit, or debit. Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Post-dated cheques can be dropped off at or mailed to Langley City Hall. ### Finance 604.514.2800 Taxes: tax@langleycity.ca Dog Licences: dogs@langleycity.ca Utilities: utility@langleycity.ca General Inquiries: info@langleycity.ca ### Langley City Fire Rescue Service |
| Fine, unlicensed dog | $250 (Municipal Ticket Information, Schedule B1, s. 4). The City dog licence page lists the fine for an unlicensed dog as $200.Sources differ: MTI Bylaw 2846 (consolidated December 4, 2023) says $250; the City web page says $200. The bylaw is followed. The Dog Not Wearing Licence Tag ticket (s. 6) is $25. Court fine range in the Animal Control Bylaw s. 63: $100 to $10,000.Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2846, Schedule B23, Schedule B1; Dog Licences, Fees & Charges · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingUnlicensed Dog 4 $250 Fine for an unlicensed dog | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Bylaw | Animal Control Bylaw 2006, No. 2622 (fees set in Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2010, No. 2837, Schedule 3)Animal Control Bylaw 2006, No. 2622 (consolidated June 15, 2018), s. 1; Fees and Charges Bylaw 2837, Schedule 3 (consolidated December 15, 2025), s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThis bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control Bylaw 2006, No. 2622”. This bylaw shall be cited as the “Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2010, No. 2837”. |
How it works
The City of Langley issues dog licences under its Animal Control Bylaw and sets the fees in its Fees and Charges Bylaw. The owner of every dog must license it by February 1 each year, or as soon as the dog reaches six months of age. Non-emergency animal control, such as unlicensed dogs, is handled by the Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS).
Steps
- Apply or renew online, using the link on the City's Dog Licences page.
- Or pay at the Corporate Services Counter in City Hall, or drop or mail a cheque to City Hall.
- For the lower spayed or neutered fee, be ready to show proof if the City asks for it.
- Put the tag on your dog.
Good to know
- The lower rate needs payment by February 1 and no balance owing from a previous year.
- Dogs must wear the licence tag. A dog without it can be ticketed $25.
- If a dog is spayed or neutered during the year, the bylaw gives a refund of the fee difference with a vet certificate.
- The ticket for an unlicensed dog is $250 under the ticket bylaw. The City's page says $200, so check with the City.
- A property can have no more than 2 dogs over 4 months old (see the pet limit answer).
What you'll need
- Veterinary proof of spaying or neutering, which the bylaw allows the City to require
- Supporting documents for a working dog that assists a person with a disability
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Township of Langley · Surrey · White Rock · Port Coquitlam · Coquitlam · New Westminster
Sources
- Dog Licences, City of Langley (read 2026-11-05)
- Animal Control Bylaw 2006, No. 2622 (consolidated June 15, 2018) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw 2837, Schedule 3 (consolidated December 15, 2025) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw 2846, Schedule B1 (consolidated December 4, 2023) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Contact Us, City of Langley (read 2026-11-05)
- Community Safety Team (formerly Bylaw Enforcement), City of Langley (read 2026-11-05)
- Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2846, Schedule B23 (read 2026-11-05)
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