{"title":"Pemberton dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence in Pemberton, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/pemberton","name":"Pemberton","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Village of Pemberton","url":"https://www.pemberton.ca"},"short_answer":"In Pemberton, a dog over three months old must have an annual Village licence. The tag expires December 31. Use the Village’s dog licence application for the current price.","aliases":[],"cost":"Spayed or neutered — $25 for a new licence or renewal before January 31, $40 for renewal after January 31. Unaltered — For an unaltered dog over 18 months, $65 new or renewed before January 31 and $85 for renewal after January 31. Under six months the form lists $15. Ask the Village about the unlisted age band. Other rates — The application lists $100 for a dangerous dog and $10 for a replacement tag.","how_long":"December 31 each year.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"604-894-6135"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Dog licence application","url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Pemberton dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Pemberton","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Pemberton rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/whistler","name":"Whistler","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/squamish","name":"Squamish","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lillooet","name":"Lillooet","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lions-bay","name":"Lions Bay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/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":"In Pemberton, a dog over three months old must have an annual Village licence.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 6","quotes":["1. Licencing of Dogs 1.1. No person shall keep, own, harbour or be in possession of any dog over the age of three (3) months within the Village unless such dog is licensed as provided by this bylaw. 1.2. The owner of a dog shall obtain an annual licence for such dog by paying the fee. (Amendment Bylaw No. 905, 2021)"]},{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application","title":"Dog licence application","section":"Staff Access","quotes":["In accordance with Consolidated Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018, all dogs (including puppies) living within municipal boundaries must wear a valid Village of Pemberton dog licence tag at all times. Annual dog licences are valid from January 1 to December 31 each year."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"},"sources_differ":"Section 1.1 sets the licensing threshold at over three months. The Village application page uses broader wording about puppies."},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"Village of Pemberton.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/community/animals-pets","title":"Animals & Pets: Village of Pemberton","section":"Dog licensing","quotes":["## Dog Licensing All dogs in Pemberton must be licensed annually through the Village. Licensing helps us reunite lost pets with their families and ensures compliance with local bylaws. Dog licences also contribute to community initiatives such as maintaining doggie bag dispensers and supporting the Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$25 for a new licence or renewal before January 31, $40 for renewal after January 31.","short":"$25 for new or renewal before January 31 ($40 after)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application","title":"Dog licence application","section":"Staff Access","quotes":["Licence Type  | New Licence  | Renewal Fee (before Jan 31st)  | Renewal Fee (after Jan 31st)","Neutered/Spayed Dog  | $25.00  | $25.00  | $40.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"For an unaltered dog over 18 months, $65 new or renewed before January 31 and $85 for renewal after January 31. Under six months the form lists $15. Ask the Village about the unlisted age band.","short":"$65 before January 31 ($85 after January 31)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application","title":"Dog licence application","section":"Staff Access","quotes":["Licence Type  | New Licence  | Renewal Fee (before Jan 31st)  | Renewal Fee (after Jan 31st) Unneutered/Unspayed Dog Over 18 Months  | $65.00  | $65.00  | $85.00","Under 6 Months Dog  | $15.00  | $15.00  | N/A"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"The application lists $100 for a dangerous dog and $10 for a replacement tag.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application","title":"Dog licence application","section":"Staff Access","quotes":["Dangerous Dog  | $100.00  | $100.00  | $100.00 Replacement Tag  | $10.00  | $10.00  | N/A"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"December 31 each year.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 7","quotes":["i. expires on the thirty-first (31st) day of December of the year in which it is issued; and"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Complete the Village application and pay online via OptionPay or in person at the Village Office. The online payment vendor charges fees.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application","title":"Dog licence application","section":"Dog licence application, payment options","quotes":["## Payment Options [Input] How would you like to pay? * [Input] Online Payment [Input] Pay In Person at the Village Office #### Online Payments can be made online via OptionPay (third party vendor fees apply). Visit payment.optionpay.ca/village-of-pemberton to purchase your dog licence online."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"An unlicensed dog carries $75, $50 early or $100 late.","short":"$75 ($50 early, $100 late)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020","section":"Schedule, Animal Control Bylaw section 1.1","quotes":["Applicable Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018 1.1 Unlicensed dog: $75$50$100 Yes $25 2.1, 2.2 Dog at large or in prohibited area: $50$25$75 No Not"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 3","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited as the Village of Pemberton \"Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018.\""]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":9,"stated":9,"matched":9,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nBefore applying, work out which fee category fits your dog. If you have recently moved or acquired the dog, compare the date you moved or took ownership with the licensing and renewal dates. Complete the Village application and pay online via OptionPay or in person at the Village Office. The online payment vendor charges fees.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Start with [Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018 (PDF)](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279). Check the age requirement and the fee for your dog's circumstances before paying.\n2. If you are claiming a reduced rate, check what proof the licensing office accepts and whether the reduction applies to a first licence, a renewal or both.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Spayed or neutered dogs — $25 for a new licence or renewal before January 31, $40 for renewal after January 31.\n- For an unaltered dog over 18 months, $65 new or renewed before January 31 and $85 for renewal after January 31. Under six months the form lists $15. Ask the Village about the unlisted age band.\n- The application lists $100 for a dangerous dog and $10 for a replacement tag.\n- December 31 each year.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329).","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279","title":"Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application","title":"Dog licence application","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/contact","title":"Municipal Hall contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/community/animals-pets","title":"Animals & Pets: Village of Pemberton","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/pemberton/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/dog-licence.json"}}