Mission dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Mission, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In Mission, dog licences come from the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), not the City. Every dog four months or older needs one each year. The fee is $33 for a spayed or neutered dog and $83 for one that is not.

Key facts

Licence required	Yes. Every dog four months or older must have a valid licence for the current licence year; dogs under four months do not need one.FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 1; Part B (definition of dog); Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording A person must not keep or allow to be kept on any real property any dog unless a valid dog licence for the current licence year excludes any dog under the age of four months All dogs four months or older must have a current licence.
Issued by	The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), which manages dog licensing for Mission.Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The FVRD manages dog licensing for Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Kent, and Mission.
Fee, spayed or neutered	$33 a year for a spayed or neutered dog. The owner must give a veterinarian’s certificate at the time of application.FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Schedule A (Bylaw 1854, 2026); Part E, s. 11; Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Licence Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Altered Dog (each) $33 provides a veterinarian’s certificate at the time of application certifying that the dog has been altered Dog Licence - spayed or neutered
Fee, not spayed or neutered	$83 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered.FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Schedule A (Bylaw 1854, 2026); Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Licence Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Unaltered Dog (each) $83 Dog Licence - NOT spayed or neutered
Other fees and discounts	Acquired after July 1: fee cut by 50% (minimum $10). Fee owed before Jan 1 but unpaid by then: 30% late penalty. Transfer to a new address or from another area: $5. Replacement tag: $7. No fee for certified guide dogs or dogs temporarily with a registered non-profit rescue.FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 10(a), 10(b), 15; Schedule A; Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Dog Licence Renewals · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording pay a late penalty of an additional 30% If an owner acquires a dog after July 1st of the current licence year, the applicable licence fee will be reduced by 50% to a minimum of $10 Licence Transfer $5 Licence Tag Replacement $7 A dog is being used as a certified guide animal pursuant to the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act A 30% penalty fee will apply to payments received after December 31.
Renewal	Licences are valid for the calendar year and expire on December 31; they must be renewed each year. The tag is permanent and is not replaced each year.FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 3; Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Dog Licence Renewals · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Every dog licence issued under this bylaw will expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued. The dog tag is permanent and will not be replaced each year.
How to get one	New licence: apply online or in person at Mission Municipal Hall (8645 Stave Lake Street) or Mr. Pet’s (33560 First Avenue). Renewal: online with a MyFVRD account, or in person at Mission Municipal Hall. A licence cannot be issued to anyone under 18.Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, New Dog Licences; Dog Licence Renewals; FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part E, s. 8; FVRD vendor locations for new dog licences, FVRD Vendor Locations for NEW Dog Licences (Mission) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording must apply for a new licence online, or in person Please consider creating a MyFVRD account to renew your licence online A dog licence must not be issued to, or in the name of, any person under the age of 18 Mission » Mission Municipal Hall 8645 Stave Lake Street Mr. Pet’s 33560 First Avenue
Fine, unlicensed dog	$200 (bylaw notice; $190 if paid within 14 days, $210 if paid after 28 days).FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control, Schedule A-3, s. 1; Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Animal Control Bylaw 1 No Dog Licence $200 $190 $210 Yes The fine for owning an unlicensed dog is $200.
Bylaw	Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (fees in Schedule A, as replaced by Bylaw 1854, 2026)FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Part A; FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026), Record of Amendments · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 Replaces Schedules A-I & A-II with

How it works

The FVRD manages dog licensing for Mission under its Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013. Every dog four months or older needs a valid licence for the current licence year; dogs under four months do not. A licence cannot be issued to anyone under 18.

Steps

New licence: apply on the FVRD online form, or in person at Mission Municipal Hall (8645 Stave Lake Street) or Mr. Pet's (33560 First Avenue).
For the $33 fee, give a veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered when you apply.
Renew each year online with a MyFVRD account, or in person at Mission Municipal Hall.

Good to know

Pay before January 1 to avoid the 30% late penalty.
A dog acquired after July 1 pays 50% less, to a minimum of $10.
There is no fee for certified guide dogs or dogs temporarily with a registered non-profit rescue.
An unlicensed dog can bring a $200 bylaw notice ($190 if paid within 14 days, $210 after 28 days).

What you'll need

Veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered, for the lower fee

Official forms and pages

The same question in other places

Abbotsford · Township of Langley · Maple Ridge · Langley City · Pitt Meadows · Chilliwack

Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality →

Sources

Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District (read 2026-11-05)
FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206, 2013 (consolidated, Schedule A per Bylaw 1854, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
FVRD vendor locations for new dog licences (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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