{"title":"Port Coquitlam dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","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":"City of Port Coquitlam","url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca"},"short_answer":"Every dog over six months old in Port Coquitlam needs a City licence each year. The fee is $32 for a spayed or neutered dog and $80 for one that is not, if paid by February 1; it rises to $47 and $95 after that. Apply or renew online or at City Hall.","aliases":["dog license port coquitlam","dog tag poco","renew dog licence port coquitlam","how much is a dog licence"],"cost":"Spayed or neutered $32 by February 1, $47 after. Not spayed or neutered $80 by February 1, $95 after. Aggressive dog $115; dangerous dog $500; kennel $100. No charge for dogs under six months at application, certified guide or assistance dogs, a lost-tag replacement, or transfer of a valid licence.","how_long":"Every licence expires December 31 of the year it was issued. Apply for the next year on or before February 1, or within 31 days of getting the dog or moving to the City.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Renew online (credit card)","value":"http://my.portcoquitlam.ca/tempestprodnet/ecom"},{"type":"online","label":"Apply for a new licence","value":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/form/dog-licence-application","note":"A staff member reviews the form and contacts you for payment."},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8","note":"Pay by credit card, cheque or debit. A 24-hour drop box takes cheques (no cash)."},{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"604-927-5440"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca"}],"documents":["A veterinarian's certificate that the dog cannot reproduce, for the lower fee","A same-year tag from your previous municipality, to have the fee waived if you are new to the City"],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licences (City of Port Coquitlam)","url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/pets-wildlife/dogs/dog-licences"},{"title":"Animal Control Bylaw 3990 (PDF)","url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Port Coquitlam dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Port Coquitlam rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/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":"Yes. Every dog over six months old kept in the City must have a current licence. Licences are not issued to anyone under 18. Apply by February 1 each year, or within 31 days of getting the dog or moving to the City.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2017, No. 3990 (PDF)","section":"s. 12.1-12.4","quotes":["No person shall own, keep, or possess within the City any Dog over the age of six","(6) months unless a current licence has been issued for the Dog pursuant to this","No Dog licence shall be issued to any person who has not attained the full age of","within 31 days of acquiring the Dog or within thirty-"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"The City of Port Coquitlam (apply or renew online or at City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St). The bylaw lets the City or its Poundkeeper issue licences.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/pets-wildlife/dogs/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"page","quotes":["Visit City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy St) to renew and pay by credit card, cheque or debit."]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2017, No. 3990 (PDF)","section":"s. 12.3","quotes":["apply to the City or the Poundkeeper to license the Dog for that calendar year."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$32 if paid by February 1; $47 after February 1. A veterinarian's certificate that the dog cannot reproduce is required.","short":"$32 by February 1 ($47 after February 1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw%204415%20-%202026%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415, Schedule M (PDF)","section":"Schedule M","quotes":["Paid by February 1","Spayed or neutered Dog $32 $47"]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2017, No. 3990 (PDF)","section":"s. 12.9","quotes":["shall present to the City a certificate in writing from a Veterinarian certifying"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$80 if paid by February 1; $95 after February 1.","short":"$80 by February 1 ($95 after February 1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw%204415%20-%202026%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415, Schedule M (PDF)","section":"Schedule M","quotes":["Intact Dog $80 $95"]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/pets-wildlife/dogs/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"Fees","quotes":["If applying on or before February 2, the fee is $80. If applying after February 2, the fee is $95."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"No charge: dogs under six months at application, certified guide/assistance dogs, lost tag replacement, transfer of a valid licence. Fee waived for a new resident who hands in a same-year tag from another place. Aggressive dog $115; dangerous dog $500; kennel $100. Refund of the difference if the dog is altered within six months of purchase.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw%204415%20-%202026%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415, Schedule M (PDF)","section":"Schedule M","quotes":["Dog less than six months of age at application No charge","Certified Guide/Assistance Dog No charge","Lost tag replacement No charge","Transfer of valid dog licence No charge","Aggressive Dog $115 $115","Dangerous Dog $500 $500","Kennel Licence $100 $100"]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2017, No. 3990 (PDF)","section":"s. 12.8, 12.10","quotes":["may have the licence fee waived upon surrender of the Dog’s","entitled to a refund of the difference between the fee charged for a spayed or neutered"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Every licence expires on December 31 of the year of issue. Owners must apply for the next year on or before February 1.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2017, No. 3990 (PDF)","section":"s. 12.3, 12.11","quotes":["on or before February 1st of each year, or as soon","Every licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall expire on December 31st of the"]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/pets-wildlife/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Every dog licence expires on December 31 of the year of issue."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"New: complete the online application (staff contact you for payment) or apply at City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St. Renew: online by credit card, at City Hall (credit card, cheque, debit), by cheque in the 24-hour drop box (no cash), or through your bank (add Port Coquitlam, Dogs, as payee).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/pets-wildlife/dogs/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"page","quotes":["Complete an online application form. A staff member will review the form and contact you for payment.","Renew an existing licence online by credit card.","Drop off the renewal form and cheque (no cash) in the secure 24-hour drop box at the main entrance at City Hall.","Pay through your bank."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"$150 (bylaw notice). $105 if paid within 30 days of receiving the notice; $225 if paid after 90 days. Not wearing a licence tag: $100 ($70 early, $175 late).","short":"Notice $150 ($105 if paid in 30 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/3814%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, Animal Control","quotes":["Unlicensed Dog 12.1 150 105 225 50%","No Licence Tag 12.3 100 70 175 50%"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control Bylaw, 2017, No. 3990; fees are in Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 4415, Schedule M.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2017, No. 3990 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Animal Control Bylaw, 2017, No. 3990”."]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw%204415%20-%202026%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415, Schedule M (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited as “Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 4415”."]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw%204415%20-%202026%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415, Schedule M (PDF)","section":"Schedule M","quotes":["SCHEDULE \"M\" ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FEES & CHARGES Dog Licence Fees Paid by February 1 Paid after February 1","CITATION: 1. This Bylaw shall be cited as \"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 4415\". ADMINISTRATION:"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":9,"stated":9,"matched":9,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Animal Control Bylaw 3990](https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf), no one may keep a dog over six months old in Port Coquitlam without a current licence. Licences are not issued to anyone under 18. The fees are set in Schedule M of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 4415](https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw%204415%20-%202026%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf).\n\n## Steps\n\n1. New licence: complete the online application (staff then contact you for payment) or apply at City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.\n2. Renewal: pay online by credit card, at City Hall (credit card, cheque or debit), by cheque in the 24-hour drop box (no cash), or through your bank (add Port Coquitlam, Dogs, as payee).\n3. For the spayed or neutered fee, give a veterinarian's certificate that the dog cannot reproduce.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Pay by February 1 to get the lower fee.\n- A new resident who hands in a same-year tag from another place has the fee waived.\n- If the dog is altered within six months of buying the licence, the difference is refunded.\n- A ticket for an unlicensed dog is $150 ($105 if paid within 30 days of receiving the notice, $225 after 90 days). Not wearing a licence tag is $100 ($70 early, $175 late).","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/pets-wildlife/dogs/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of Port Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/3990%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw 2017, No. 3990 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw%204415%20-%202026%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4415, Schedule M (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/3814%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/pets-wildlife/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, City of Port Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","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/port-coquitlam/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence.json"}}