{"title":"Metchosin dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence in Metchosin, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/metchosin","name":"Metchosin","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"regional","owner_label":"Regional district","owner_body":{"name":"Capital Regional District","url":"https://www.crd.ca"},"short_answer":"In Metchosin, every dog over four months old needs a licence. The Capital Regional District (CRD) runs licensing for the District. The District bylaw sets the fee at $25 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $45 for one that is not. You can buy a new tag at Municipal Hall.","aliases":["dog license metchosin","dog tag metchosin","renew dog licence metchosin","crd dog licence metchosin"],"cost":"District bylaw: $25 spayed or neutered; $45 not. Replacement of a lost licence $5. Late application penalty $10 if not paid by March 31. The CRD page lists higher fees ($40 and $60), so you may be invoiced at CRD rates. Ticket for no licence: $100, or $150 after 30 days.","how_long":"Licences run January 1 to December 31. Fees are due on or before March 1 each year, or when the dog turns four months old.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Hall (new and replacement tags)","value":"4450 Happy Valley Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3","note":"Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m."},{"type":"phone","label":"CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services (renewals)","value":"250-478-0624"},{"type":"email","label":"CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services","value":"animalservices@crd.bc.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services office","value":"212-2780 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Langford"}],"documents":["Veterinarian's certificate, if the dog was spayed or neutered in the past 12 months"],"forms":[{"title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 692","url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/"},{"title":"Licensing Dogs (CRD)","url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Metchosin dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Metchosin","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Metchosin rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/dangerous-dogs/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Metchosin bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/colwood","name":"Colwood","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langford","name":"Langford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/view-royal","name":"View Royal","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/sooke","name":"Sooke","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sooke/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/esquimalt","name":"Esquimalt","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/victoria","name":"Victoria","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/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. Every dog over four months old must be licensed. Guide dogs, service dogs and certified police dogs need a licence but pay no fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","section":"s. 5","quotes":["No person shall keep or have in their possession within the Municipality any dog over the age of four (4) months unless a dog licence under this bylaw has been"]},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","section":"s. 14","quotes":["A dog licence is required, but no licence fee shall be charged for Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, and"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services (Capital Regional District) runs licensing for Metchosin. New and replacement tags can also be bought at Metchosin Municipal Hall.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.metchosin.ca/municipal-hall/animal-regulation","title":"Animal Regulation, District of Metchosin","section":"Animal Regulation page","quotes":["Metchosin uses CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services for licensing administration and for animal control services.","Metchosin Municipal Hall"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing Dogs, Capital Regional District","section":"Where to Get a Licence","quotes":["District of Metchosin: 4450 Happy Valley Rd, Metchosin"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$25 a year for a spayed female or neutered male dog (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 696, Schedule 2; also Animal Control Bylaw 692 Schedule A). The CRD page lists $40 regular ($35 if renewed before December 31, $60 after March 1).","short":"$25 a year (CRD page lists $40 regular)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Female dog (spayed) $ 25.00","Male dog (neutered) $ 25.00"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing Dogs, Capital Regional District","section":"Licensing Fees","quotes":["| Spayed/neutered (altered) | $35 | $40 | $60"]},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/8/","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 696, District of Metchosin","section":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 696, s. 3 and Schedule 2","quotes":["Wherever this Bylaw sets out fees and charges with respect to other District of Metchosin Bylaws","Female dog (spayed) $25.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"CONFLICT: Bylaw 692 Schedule A (adopted Nov 2023) says $25; the CRD licensing page (fees in effect as of June 11, 2025, covering all municipalities it licenses for) says $40 regular. Value follows the bylaw. Bylaw s. 11 also gives one free licence for a dog neutered or spayed in the 12 months before applying, with a vet certificate."},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$45 a year for a female not spayed or male not neutered (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 696, Schedule 2; also Animal Control Bylaw 692 Schedule A). The CRD page lists $60 regular ($55 if renewed before December 31, $80 after March 1).","short":"$45 a year (CRD page lists $60 regular)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Female dog (not spayed) $ 45.00","Male dog (not neutered) $ 45.00"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing Dogs, Capital Regional District","section":"Licensing Fees","quotes":["| Unspayed/unneutered (unaltered) | $55 | $60 | $80"]},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/8/","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 696, District of Metchosin","section":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 696, s. 3 and Schedule 2","quotes":["Wherever this Bylaw sets out fees and charges with respect to other District of Metchosin Bylaws","Male dog (not neutere_d) $45.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"CONFLICT: bylaw $45 vs CRD page $60 regular. Value follows the bylaw."},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"Replacement of a lost licence $5; late application penalty $10 if not paid by March 31 (Fees and Charges Bylaw 696, Schedule 2; Bylaw 692 s. 9). No transfer fee is listed. One free licence for a dog spayed or neutered in the past 12 months, with a vet certificate (s. 11). No senior discount found. The CRD page lists an early-renewal discount before December 31 and late fees after March 1.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","section":"s. 9 and Schedule A","quotes":["If the appropriate dog licence fee has not been paid by March 31 of the licensing year, the owner","Late Application Penalty $ 10.00","Replacement of lost licence","Aggressive Dog Licence $75.00","Dangerous Dog Licence $100.00"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing Dogs, Capital Regional District","section":"Licensing Fees","quotes":["Replacement tags are $5 each."]},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/8/","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 696, District of Metchosin","section":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 696, Schedule 2","quotes":["Replacementof lost licence $5.00","Late applicationpenalty $10.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Licences run January 1 to December 31. Fees are due on or before March 1 each year (or when the dog turns four months old).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.metchosin.ca/municipal-hall/animal-regulation","title":"Animal Regulation, District of Metchosin","section":"Dog Licenses","quotes":["Licenses are valid from January 1 to December 31."]},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","section":"s. 8","quotes":["become due on or before March 1 in each year, or as soon thereafter as the dog in respect of which the dog licence"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Buy a new or replacement tag at Metchosin Municipal Hall, 4450 Happy Valley Road. Renewals are paid directly to CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services: online banking, phone 250-478-0624, email animalservices@crd.bc.ca, or in person at 212-2780 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Langford.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.metchosin.ca/municipal-hall/animal-regulation","title":"Animal Regulation, District of Metchosin","section":"Dog Licenses","quotes":["All dog licence renewals must be paid direct through the CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services.","4450 Happy Valley Road"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing Dogs, Capital Regional District","section":"Where to Get a Licence","quotes":["By phone (250.478.0624 or 1.800.665.7899 extension 0) with a credit card","By email at animalservices@crd.bc.ca","At the CRD Animal Care office, 212-2780 Veterans Memorial Parkway","For purchasing new or replacement tags only, go to:"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"Municipal ticket (Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 475, Schedule 5): $100 if paid within 30 days of being served, $150 after that.","short":"Ticket $100 ($150 after 30 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/912/","title":"Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, District of Metchosin","section":"Schedule 5","quotes":["1. No Dog licence 5 $100 $150"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"District of Metchosin Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692 (licence rules); fees are in the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 696, Schedule 2.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as the District of Metchosin Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692."]},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/8/","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 696, District of Metchosin","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as the District of Metchosin Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, N0. 696."]}],"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\nUnder the District's [Animal Control Bylaw No. 692](https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/), every dog over four months old in Metchosin must be licensed. Guide dogs, service dogs and certified police dogs need a licence but pay no fee. CRD Bylaw and Animal Care Services runs licensing for Metchosin.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. New or replacement tag: buy it at Municipal Hall, 4450 Happy Valley Road.\n2. Renewal: pay the CRD directly, by online banking, by phone at 250-478-0624, by email at animalservices@crd.bc.ca, or in person in Langford.\n3. For a free first licence, bring a veterinarian's certificate showing the dog was spayed or neutered in the 12 months before you apply.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The fees above are in the District's [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 696](https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/8/). The CRD page lists $40 (spayed or neutered) and $60 (not), with early-renewal discounts and late fees, so you may be invoiced at the CRD rates. Confirm with the CRD.\n- No senior discount was found.\n- A municipal ticket for an unlicensed dog is $100 if paid within 30 days of being served and $150 after that.\n- Disputes go to Provincial Court; see the bylaw fines answer.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.metchosin.ca/municipal-hall/animal-regulation","title":"Animal Regulation, District of Metchosin","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing Dogs, Capital Regional District","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/282/","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2023, No. 692, District of Metchosin","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/8/","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 696, District of Metchosin","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/912/","title":"Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 2004, No. 475, District of Metchosin","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/metchosin/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/dog-licence.json"}}