Nakusp dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

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

Short answer

In Nakusp, every dog over six months old needs a Village licence and tag, bought in person at the Village Office. A spayed or neutered dog costs $15 if paid before January 31 ($20 after); a dog that is not costs $45 ($50 after). Seniors (60+) pay 50% less.

Key facts

Licence required	Yes. Every dog over six months old needs a valid licence and tag if its owner lives in the Village for more than 30 days. A puppy must be licensed when it turns six months old. Others: by January 31. Guide dogs are exempt from the bylaw.Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part I(a) s. 1-2; definition of Dog; Part VIII · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall own, possess or harbour any Dog within the boundaries of the Village unless a valid and subsisting License and dog tag has been issued for such Dog. Every person who owns a Dog and resides in the Village for more than 30 days shall obtain a License DOG shall include both the male and the female of the species over six (6) months of age; In the case of a Dog younger than six months, as soon as the Dog attains the age of six (6) months; In all other cases, by January 31 of that calendar year. Nothing in this Bylaw shall apply to a Guide Dog.
Issued by	The Village of Nakusp, through the Village Office. A dog caught at large without a licence can be licensed by the Animal Control Officer.Licences & Permits, Dog Licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording dog licences can be renewed annually in the Village Office. Dog's caught at large in the community without a licence by the Animal Control Officer are required to purchase a dog licence from the Officer
Fee, spayed or neutered	Neutered male or spayed female: $15 if paid before January 31; $20 from January 31 to June 30; $10 from July 1.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5, Dog Licensing Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording 2. Neutered Male $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 4. Spayed Female $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 The following license fees shall be in effect in the Village of Nakusp from resident owners of every dog
Fee, not spayed or neutered	Unneutered male or unspayed female: $45 if paid before January 31; $50 from January 31 to June 30; $25 from July 1.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5, Dog Licensing Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording 3. Unneutered Male $ 45.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 5. Unspayed Female $ 45.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Other fees and discounts	Seniors (60+) pay 50% less with verification. Replacement tag $5. A licence bought from the Animal Control Officer for a dog caught at large costs $5 more per dog. Guide dogs: no charge.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5, Dog Licensing Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording The required license fee shall be reduced by 50% when verification is provided that the owner of the dog is a senior citizen (60 years or older) 6. Replacement Tag (at all times during year) $ 5.00 $5.00 per dog 1. Guide Dog No charge No charge No charge
Renewal	Licences are renewed every year, starting in January; the due date is January 31. Paying before January 31 gets the lowest rate.Licences & Permits, Dog Licence; Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part I(a) s. 2(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Starting in January, dog licences can be renewed annually in the Village Office. In all other cases, by January 31 of that calendar year.
How to get one	In person at the Village Office, 91 1st Street NW. A spayed or neutered dog needs a vet certificate. A minor needs a parent's or guardian's written consent.Licences & Permits, Dog Licence; Contact Us, Main Office; Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), Part I(a) s. 3-4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording dog licences can be renewed annually in the Village Office. 91 -1st Street NW, Every Owner applying for a License for a neutered or spayed Dog must present a valid veterinarian certificate certifying that the Dog has been neutered or spayed No license shall be issued in respect of any Dog to a minor, unless
Fine, unlicensed dog	Bylaw notice: $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100.Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Animal Control, 1(a)(1); Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 10 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording 1(a)(1) Dog without a License 100 75 125 No Dog without a Valid License Bylaw 684-02 Part I(a) 1, 2 $100.00
Bylaw	Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019; consolidated January 15, 2020); fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020, Schedule 5Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (consolidated January 15, 2020), s. 1; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 (consolidated April 2026), Schedule 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording the “Animal Control Bylaw No 645, 2013” Consolidated January 15, 2020 to include Bylaws 645-1, 645-2 and 645-3, 2019 Village of Nakusp Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693, 2020 SCHEDULE 5 ANIMAL CONTROL FEES

How it works

The Village licenses dogs under its Animal Control Bylaw No. 645. Anyone who owns a dog and lives in the Village for more than 30 days needs a licence and tag for each dog over six months old. A puppy must be licensed when it turns six months old. Guide dogs are exempt from the bylaw.

Steps

Go to the Village Office at 91 1st Street NW, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The official pages do not state an online or mail option; call 250-265-3689 to ask.
For the lower fee, bring a veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered.
If you are a minor, bring a parent's or guardian's written consent.
Renew every January. Paying before January 31 gets the lowest rate.

Good to know

Fees are set in Schedule 5 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 693.
An unlicensed dog is a bylaw notice of $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100.
A dog caught at large without a licence can be licensed by the Animal Control Officer, for $5 more per dog.
The Village's web page says people who renew in January get a discount; the fee schedule sets the lower rate for payment before January 31.