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Mackenzie dog licences: fees and how to get one

How do I get a dog licence in Mackenzie, and what does it cost?

Mackenzie, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Mackenzie, the District issues dog licences. A dog 4 months or older needs one within 14 days of getting the dog or of the dog turning 4 months. Yearly fees are $20 for a spayed or neutered dog and $35 for one that is not; owners over 65 pay $10 and $18.

Key facts

Licence requiredYes. The owner of a dog 4 months old or older must get a licence from the District within 14 days of getting the dog or of the dog turning 4 months, whichever is later.Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016, consolidated, s. 3(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
An owner of a Dog that is four (4) months of age or older must obtain a Dog Licence for the Dog from the District within 14 days of acquiring ownership
Issued byThe District of Mackenzie (Animal Control & Bylaw Services).Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016, consolidated, s. 3(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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the District shall issue to the Owner a Dog Licence tag
Fee, spayed or neutered$20 for a dog over 4 months that is spayed or neutered (supported by a veterinarian's certificate); $10 if the owner is over 65.Animal Licences & Control, Annual Licence Fees for Dogs; Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016, consolidated, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Licence fee for a Dog over the age of four (4) months | $20.00 | $35.00
Seniors Dog Licence Fee (for Owners over the age of 65) | $10.00 | $18.00
LICENCE FEES
Spayed or Neutered Not Spayed or Neutered (Supported by a Veterinarian’s Certificate)
Fee, not spayed or neutered$35 for a dog over 4 months that is not spayed or neutered; $18 if the owner is over 65.Animal Licences & Control, Annual Licence Fees for Dogs · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Licence fee for a Dog over the age of four (4) months | $20.00 | $35.00
Seniors Dog Licence Fee (for Owners over the age of 65) | $10.00 | $18.00
Other fees and discountsSeniors (owner over 65) pay $10 spayed or neutered, $18 not. Transfer of a licence $7.50. Replacement tag $7.50. Permit to keep up to 4 dogs or cats $58 (renewal $58). Kennel licence $28.50. Repeat offender dog licence $122.Animal Licences & Control, Annual Licence Fees for Dogs · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Seniors Dog Licence Fee (for Owners over the age of 65) | $10.00 | $18.00
Dog Licence transfer | $7.50 | $7.50
Kennel licence | $28.50 | $28.50
Repeat Offender Dog Licence fee | $122.00 | $122.00
Permit renewal | $58.00 | $58.00
RenewalThe licence is for the licence year, January 1 to December 31, so a new one is needed each year.Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016, consolidated, s. 2(cc), (rr) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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“Licence Year” means the period from January 1st to December 31st
a licence under this bylaw has not been issued for the current year
How to get onePay the Schedule A fee to the District and it issues the tag; the District's Animal Licences & Control page links a Dog License Application form. Animal Control & Bylaw Services is at 1 Mackenzie Blvd, 250-997-3221.Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016, consolidated, s. 3(c); Animal Licences & Control, Dog Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Upon payment of the appropriate Licence fee set out in Schedule A to this bylaw, the District shall issue to the Owner a Dog Licence tag
Dog License Application
Animal Control & Bylaw Services 1 Mackenzie Blvd Mackenzie, BC 250-997-3221
Fine, unlicensed dogMunicipal ticket $100 for failing to licence a dog (s. 3(a)); $100 also for failing to display the licence tag (s. 3(c)).Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1465, 2022, amended by Nos. 1488 and 1502, Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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1. Failure to licence a dog. 3.(a) $100
2. Failure to display a dog Licence. 3.(c) $100
BylawAnimal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016 (amended by Nos. 1377, 1473, 1491, 1501).Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016, consolidated, cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw 2016 No. 1354

How it works

The District of Mackenzie runs dog licensing through Animal Control & Bylaw Services under its Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354. The owner of a dog 4 months or older must get a licence within 14 days of getting the dog or of the dog turning 4 months, whichever is later. The licence year runs January 1 to December 31.

Steps

  1. Get the Dog License Application form from the Animal Licences & Control page, or ask at the District Main Office.
  2. For the spayed or neutered fee, bring a veterinarian's certificate. For the over-65 fee, you must be over 65.
  3. Pay the fee to the District. It issues the tag.
  4. Display the licence tag on the dog.

Good to know

  • The pages we read do not say whether you can buy a licence online or by mail. Call 250-997-3221 to ask.
  • The bylaw and the District's page state no late fee, early-payment discount or renewal deadline within the year.
  • A licence transfer or a replacement tag costs $7.50 each.
  • A municipal ticket is $100 for not licensing a dog, and $100 for not displaying the tag.
  • Fees for a dangerous dog are in the dangerous dogs answer.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Animal Licences & Control, District of Mackenzie (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1354, 2016, consolidated (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1465, 2022, amended by Nos. 1488 and 1502 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Contact, District of Mackenzie (read 2026-11-08)

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