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Sidney dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Sidney, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Sidney, the Town issues dog licences; the Capital Regional District (CRD) handles animal control. A licence runs for the calendar year. It costs $35 for a spayed or neutered dog and $45 for one that is not, each $5 less if paid by the last working day in February.

Key facts

Licence requiredYes. No one may own, possess or harbour an unlicensed dog in Sidney. The Town says dogs over six months of age must be licensed. No licence is needed for a trained guide dog used by a blind person or an RCMP or municipal police service dog.Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010, s. 4.3(a), 4.3(k); Dogs, Dog Licenses · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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No person shall own, possess or harbour an unlicenced dog within the boundaries of the Town
A trained guide Dog owned or utilized by a blind person
A Dog owned and utilized as an R.C.M.P. or municipal police service dog
All dogs over the age of six months must be licensed in the Town of Sidney.
Issued byThe Town of Sidney. The Finance Department sets up dog accounts at Town Hall (2440 Sidney Ave) or by email at finance@sidney.ca. Animal control itself is handled by the Capital Regional District (CRD).Dogs, Dog Licenses; Animal Control Issues; Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010, s. 4.3(f) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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submit it to the Finance Department, in person at Sidney Town Hall or by email to finance@sidney.ca
All issues regarding animals should be brought to the attention of CRD Animal Control
Application for and the issuance of a Dog Licence shall be the responsibility of the Collector
Fee, spayed or neutered$35 a year for a spayed or neutered dog. It is $30 if paid by the last working day in February.Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010, Schedule A, ss. 1(a) and 2; Dogs, Dog Licenses (fee table) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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1. The owner of every dog shall pay an annual licence fee for that dog assessed as follows:
(a) Neutered or spayed dog …..……………………………………………………………… $35.00
2. Discount to be applied to each licence fee if paid by the last working day in February
Renewal, before last working day in February | $30.00 | $40.00
Fee, not spayed or neutered$45 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. It is $40 if paid by the last working day in February.Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010, Schedule A, ss. 1(b) and 2; Dogs, Dog Licenses (fee table) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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(b) Dog that is not either neutered or spayed ..……………………………………………... $45.00
2. Discount to be applied to each licence fee if paid by the last working day in February
Renewal, before last working day in February | $30.00 | $40.00
Other fees and discounts$5 off if paid by the last working day in February. A dog moved into Sidney March 1 to June 30 pays $30 (spayed or neutered) or $45; after June 30, $15 or $25. Aggressive dog: $75 extra. Dangerous dog: $100 extra. No fee for guide dogs or police dogs.Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010, Schedule A, ss. 1(c), 1(d), 3, 4, 5; Dogs, Dog Licenses (fee table) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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(c) Aggressive dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ……………... $75.00
(d) Dangerous dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ……………... $100.00
3. No licence fee shall be charged for guide dogs or police dogs;
4. Where a dog has been moved into the Town between the first (1st) day of March and the thirtieth (30th) day of June, the licence fee shall be as follows
5. Where a dog has been moved into the Town after the thirtieth (30th) day of June, the licence fee shall be as follows:
New Licence, issued January 1 to June 30
New Licence, issued July 1 to December 31
RenewalLicences are valid for the calendar year and expire December 31. Renew each year; renewing before the last working day in February saves $5.Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010, s. 4.3(e); Dogs, Dog Licenses · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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shall expire on the 31st day of December in that licence year
Dog licenses must be renewed annually, and are valid for the calendar year from January to December.
You will receive a $5.00 discount when you renew before the last working day in February.
How to get oneNew licence: fill in the Dog Licence Form and give it to Finance at Town Hall (2440 Sidney Ave) or email finance@sidney.ca; call 250-656-1184 to have an account set up, then pay online. Renewal: pay online with the account number and access code on your renewal notice, by mail, or in person.Dogs, Dog Licenses; Dog License Payment Options · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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To register for a new dog license, please complete the Town’s Dog Licence Form and submit it to the Finance Department
please telephone the Finance Department at 250-656-1184 to have an account set up
When paying for a dog license renewal, you will need the account number and access code, which can be found on your renewal notice.
At Municipal Hall – 2440 Sidney Ave, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Fine, unlicensed dogBylaw notice: $130 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $160 if paid after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $130 ($100 if paid within 30 days).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2239, Schedule C, Animal Licence & Control Bylaw, s. 4.3(a); Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2180, Schedule 2, s. 4.3(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Unlicenced Dog Part IV, Section $130.00 $100.00 $160.00
Unlicensed Dog Part IV, Section 4.3 (a) $130.00 $100.00
BylawAnimal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010, s. 1.0 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010

How it works

The Town of Sidney issues dog licences under the Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965. No one may own, possess or harbour an unlicensed dog in Sidney. The Town says dogs over six months of age must be licensed. Animal control itself is run by the CRD.

Steps

  1. New licence: fill in the Dog Licence Form from the Town's Dogs page and give it to Finance at Town Hall (2440 Sidney Avenue) or email it to finance@sidney.ca.
  2. Call 250-656-1184 to have an account set up, then pay online.
  3. Renewal: pay online with the account number and access code on your renewal notice, by mail, or in person.

Good to know

  • No licence is needed for a trained guide dog used by a blind person, or for an RCMP or municipal police service dog.
  • Payment can also be a cheque in the mail or in the Town Hall drop-box (no cash in the drop-box).
  • Part-year fees apply if a dog moves to Sidney during the year (see the cost line above).
  • An unlicensed dog: a bylaw notice is $130 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $160 after 28 days); a municipal ticket is $130 ($100 if paid within 30 days).

Official forms and pages

The same question in other places

North Saanich · Central Saanich · Highlands · Saanich · View Royal · Langford

Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality →

Sources

  1. Dogs, Town of Sidney (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1965, 2010 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2239 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  4. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2180 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)

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