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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?"
place: Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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owner_body: Village of Pemberton
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# Pemberton dog licences: fees and how to get one

**Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Pemberton, and what does it cost?

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Pemberton, https://www.pemberton.ca)  
**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:**
- Phone: Municipal Hall, 604-894-6135

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** In Pemberton, a dog over three months old must have an annual Village licence. (Sources differ: Section 1.1 sets the licensing threshold at over three months. The Village application page uses broader wording about puppies.)
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018, PDF p. 6](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279)
  - Official wording: "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)"
  - Source: [Dog licence application, Staff Access](https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Issued by:** Village of Pemberton.
  - Source: [Animals & Pets: Village of Pemberton, Dog licensing](https://www.pemberton.ca/community/animals-pets)
  - Official wording: "## 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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $25 for a new licence or renewal before January 31, $40 for renewal after January 31.
  - Source: [Dog licence application, Staff Access](https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application)
  - Official wording: "Licence Type | New Licence | Renewal Fee (before Jan 31st) | Renewal Fee (after Jan 31st)" … "Neutered/Spayed Dog | $25.00 | $25.00 | $40.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** 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.
  - Source: [Dog licence application, Staff Access](https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Other fees and discounts:** The application lists $100 for a dangerous dog and $10 for a replacement tag.
  - Source: [Dog licence application, Staff Access](https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application)
  - Official wording: "Dangerous Dog | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 Replacement Tag | $10.00 | $10.00 | N/A"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Renewal:** December 31 each year.
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018, PDF p. 7](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279)
  - Official wording: "i. expires on the thirty-first (31st) day of December of the year in which it is issued; and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **How to get one:** Complete the Village application and pay online via OptionPay or in person at the Village Office. The online payment vendor charges fees.
  - Source: [Dog licence application, Dog licence application, payment options](https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application)
  - Official wording: "## 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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** An unlicensed dog carries $75, $50 early or $100 late.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020, Schedule, Animal Control Bylaw section 1.1](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018
  - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018, PDF p. 3](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw shall be cited as the Village of Pemberton "Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018.""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09

## How it works

Before 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.

## Steps

1. 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.
2. 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.

## Good to know

- Spayed or neutered dogs — $25 for a new licence or renewal before January 31, $40 for renewal after January 31.
- 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.
- The application lists $100 for a dangerous dog and $10 for a replacement tag.
- December 31 each year.
- Read the applicable provisions in [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329).

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog licence application](https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application)

## Related questions

- [Pemberton dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Pemberton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/how-many-pets.md)
- [Pemberton rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Whistler](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/dog-licence.md)
- [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dog-licence.md)
- [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/dog-licence.md)
- [Lions Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence.md)
- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 839, 2018 (PDF)](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322279) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Dog licence application](https://www.pemberton.ca/forms/dog-licence-application) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Municipal Hall contact information](https://www.pemberton.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Animals & Pets: Village of Pemberton](https://www.pemberton.ca/community/animals-pets) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329) (read 2026-11-09)

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