Northern Rockies dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Northern Rockies, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, any dog over 8 weeks old kept inside the Fort Nelson Animal Control boundary needs a licence. It costs $15 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $50 for one that is not. Seniors pay $5 or $25. Buy it in person at the Municipal Office.

Key facts

Licence required	Yes. Any dog over 8 weeks old kept inside the Animal Control boundary (Map 1) needs a licence, and must wear its current tag when off the owner's property. The owner must be at least 18.Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, s. 6.1, 6.3, 6.4; Dog Licences and Animal Control, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Dog Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording any dog over the age of eight (8) weeks unless a license under this bylaw has been first obtained and the applicable fee ensure that his dog wears the current license purchased for that dog The Owner of a dog shall be at least 18 years of age. All dogs over the age of eight (8) weeks living within the Fort Nelson Animal Control boundary are required to wear a current dog tag.
Issued by	The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (Municipal Office, Fort Nelson).Dog Licences and Animal Control, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Dog Licensing; Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, s. 6.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Dog licences can be purchased at the Municipal Office. may receive dog license fees and issue dog licenses on behalf of the
Fee, spayed or neutered	$15 a year; $5 for a senior citizen (the owner, not the dog). Proof of spay or neuter is required.Dog Licences and Animal Control, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Licence Fees; Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Schedule A, item b · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording $15 spayed/neutered dog* $5 or $25 senior citizen (human, not dog) * Please show proof of spay/neuter at time of purchase Spayed female or neutered male dog $5.00 for Seniors
Fee, not spayed or neutered	$50 a year; $25 for a senior citizen (the owner, not the dog).Dog Licences and Animal Control, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Licence Fees; Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Schedule A, item c · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording - $15 spayed/neutered dog* - $50 un-spayed/un-neutered dog - $5 or $25 senior citizen (human, not dog) Unspayed female or un-neutered male dog $25.00 for Seniors
Other fees and discounts	Dogs under 6 months old: $0. Replacement licence or tag: $3. Rebate if a dog licensed as unspayed is later neutered or spayed (vet certificate): $25 ($12.50 seniors) January to June, $15 ($7 seniors) July to December. Pit bull licence $100, only if licensed on or before Oct 31, 2007. Fees are not refundable; licences are not transferable.Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Schedule A / Schedule A, age and veterinary certificate rebate; Dog Licences and Animal Control, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Licence Fees; Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, s. 6.7, 8.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Dogs under the age of 6 months Replacement of License or License Tag is entitled to a rebate as follows January, February, March, April, May, June $12.50 for Seniors $ 7.00 for Seniors licensed in accordance with this Section on or before October 31, the fee for a pit bull dog license under this sub-section shall be $100 Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw, the following dog license fees are for a one (1) year period, from January 1 to December 31 in each year. a. Dogs under the age of 6 months $0 $15.00 b. Spayed female or neutered male dog unspayed or un-neutered, who provides a Certificate of neutering or spaying of the dog from a licensed veterinary surgeon, is entitled to a rebate as follows: Month of Certificate Rebate $25.00 January, February, March, April, May, June $12.50 for Seniors $15.00 July, August, September, October, November, December $ 7.00 for Seniors e. Replacement of License or License Tag $3.00 - $5 or $25 senior citizen (human, not dog) - $3 replacement tag * Please show proof of spay/neuter at time of purchase Fees paid for a dog license are not refundable and the license is not the fee for a pit bull dog license under this sub-section shall be $100
Renewal	Licences run January 1 to December 31. Fees fall due January 2 each year (or when a dog turns 8 weeks).Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, s. 6.2, 6.12 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording become due on the 2nd day of January of each year, or as soon thereafter shall expire on the 31st day of
How to get one	In person at the Municipal Office, 5319 - 50 Avenue South, Fort Nelson. Bring proof of spay or neuter for the lower fee.Dog Licences and Animal Control, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Dog Licensing; Bylaw Enforcement, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Option 1: pay · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Dog licences can be purchased at the Municipal Office. Please show proof of spay/neuter at time of purchase Address: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, 5319 – 50 Avenue South, Fort Nelson, BC 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays)
Fine, unlicensed dog	Bylaw notice: $50 ($45 if paid within 21 days; $55 after 32 days). Not wearing the tag off the property (s. 6.3) is also $50.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 59, 2011 (PDF, consolidated May 2024), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Schedule A, Animal Control · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Unlicensed Dog 6.1 $50 $45 $55 Failure to Secure License Tag to
Bylaw	Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (office consolidation of November 29, 2016).Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, cover and s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 Consolidated November 29, 2016 for Ease of Public Use

How it works

The municipality issues dog licences under its Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009. It applies inside the Animal Control boundary (Map 1 of the bylaw). A dog must wear its current tag whenever it is off the owner's property, and the owner must be at least 18. Dogs living outside the boundary do not need a licence, though the municipality encourages out-of-town owners who bring dogs into Fort Nelson to buy one.

Steps

Go to the Municipal Office, 5319 - 50 Avenue South, Fort Nelson.
For the lower fee, bring proof that the dog is spayed or neutered.
Pay the fee and collect the tag.
Put the tag on your dog whenever it is off your property.

Good to know

A licence is not transferable. The fee is not refundable.
If a dog licensed as unspayed is later spayed or neutered, a rebate is available with a veterinarian's certificate: $25 ($12.50 for seniors) January to June, $15 ($7 for seniors) July to December.
A pit bull can only be licensed if it was licensed on or before October 31, 2007. That licence is $100.
No licence without one: a bylaw notice is $50 ($45 if paid within 21 days, $55 after 32 days). Not wearing the tag off your property is also $50.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Animal Control, Pound and License Bylaw No. 09, 2009 (PDF, consolidated November 29, 2016), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
Dog Licences and Animal Control, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
Bylaw Enforcement, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 59, 2011 (PDF, consolidated May 2024), Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (read 2026-11-08)

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