Silverton dog licences: fees and how to get one
How do I get a dog licence in Silverton, and what does it cost?
Short answer
In Silverton, every dog over four months old needs a licence from the Village. It costs $25 a year for a neutered or spayed dog and $100 a year for one that is not. Pay at the Village Office, which issues the tag.
Key facts
| Licence required | Yes. No person may own a dog without a dog licence from the Village. A dog is a canine animal apparently over four months old.Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Dog Licences s. 1; Definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo person shall own a dog without obtaining a dog license from the Village of Silverton. an animal of the canine species, apparently over the age of four months |
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| Issued by | The Village of Silverton: the Village office issues the licence tag once the fee is paid.Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Dog Licences s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingshall issue to the owner a dog license tag |
| Fee, spayed or neutered | $25 a year for a neutered male or spayed female dog (certificate required).Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNeutered Male Dog $25.00 Spayed Female Dog $25.00 |
| Fee, not spayed or neutered | $100 a year for a male dog not neutered or a female dog not spayed.Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingMale Dog not neutered $100.00 Female Dog not spayed $100.00 |
| Other fees and discounts | Pit bull Terrier dog: $300 a year. Kennel licence: $25.Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingPit bull Terrier Dog $300.00 Kennel License $25.00 |
| Renewal | The licence fee is yearly. The bylaw sets no expiry or renewal date.Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDOG LICENCING AND CONTROL SCHEDULE 'A' FEE SCHEDLE CLASSIFICATION YEARLY LICENSE FEE Neutered Male Dog $25.00 (certi?cate required) Spayed Female Dog $25.00 |
| How to get one | Pay the licence fee at the Village office, which issues the tag.Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Dog Licences s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingUpon payment of the appropriate license fee set out in Schedule |
| Fine, unlicensed dog | $25 for failure to have a dog licence (Schedule A penalty).Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Schedule A, Penalties · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingFailure to have dog license $25.00 |
| Bylaw | Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007, Heading · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDOG LICENSING AND CONTROL BYLAW NO. 445 |
How it works
The Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445 says no one may own a dog without a licence from the Village. A dog is a canine animal that appears to be over four months old. The Village Office issues the tag once the fee is paid.
Steps
- Bring a certificate that the dog is neutered or spayed if you want the $25 fee.
- Pay the fee at the Village Office.
- Get the tag from the Office.
Good to know
- A licence is not transferable between dogs or owners.
- The fee schedule lists no senior or early-payment discount.
- Not having a licence is a $25 penalty in the bylaw's schedule.
- The Village website does not describe paying online or by mail. Call 250-358-2472 to ask.
What you'll need
- Certificate showing the dog is neutered or spayed, for the lower fee
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw No. 445, 2007 (PDF), Village of Silverton (read 2026-11-08)
- Memorial Hall, Village of Silverton (Village Office phone) (read 2026-11-08)
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