Squamish dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Squamish, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-09

Short answer

In Squamish, dogs over eight weeks must be licensed and wear a tag. Apply online or at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue. Renew by the end of each calendar year and keep the permanent tag.

Key facts

Licence required	In Squamish, dogs over eight weeks must be licensed and wear a tag.Dog Licences, Who Needs a Licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording All dogs over 8 weeks must be licensed and wear a valid tag.
Issued by	District of Squamish, online or at Municipal Hall.Dog Licences, How to get a licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording ## How to Get a Licence * Online: Online Services page (“New Dog Licence Application”) OR * In person: at Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue) You'll need: proof from a veterinarian that your dog is spayed or neutered.
Fee, spayed or neutered	Spayed or neutered dogs cost $25 before January 31 and $40 after. The over-65 rates are $20 and $25 respectively. Confirm the rate for January 31 itself.Dog Licences, Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording Before January 31: Type of dog \| Rate \| Over 65 Rate Spayed or neutered \| $25 \| $20 After January 31: Type of dog \| Rate \| Over 65 Rate Spayed or neutered \| $40 \| $25
Fee, not spayed or neutered	Unaltered dogs cost $62.50 before January 31 and $75 after. The over-65 rates are $50 and $60 respectively.Dog Licences, Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording Before January 31: Type of dog \| Rate \| Over 65 Rate Spayed or neutered \| $25 \| $20 Unspayed or neutered \| $62.50 \| $50 After January 31: Type of dog \| Rate \| Over 65 Rate Spayed or neutered \| $40 \| $25 Unspayed or neutered \| $75 \| $60
Other fees and discounts	A replacement tag or licence transfer costs $6.25.Dog Licences, Licence fee table, replacement or transfer · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording Before January 31: (Provide certificate/documentation) \| Free \| Free Dangerous dogs \| $100 \| $80 Replacement tags or transfer of licence \| $6.25 \| $6.25
Renewal	The licence expires December 31. Keep the permanent tag when renewing.Dog Licences, Who Needs a Licence / How to Get a Licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording Licences expire December 31 each year. * Dog licence tags are permanent. You will not get a new tag each year.
How to get one	Apply online or at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue.Dog Licences, How to Get a Licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording ## How to Get a Licence * Online: Online Services page (“New Dog Licence Application”) OR * In person: at Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue)
Fine, unlicensed dog	No dog licence carries a $150 notice, reduced to $135 within 14 days or increased to $165 after 28 days.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015, Section 5 and Animal Control schedule, section 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording (b) if received by the District within fourteen (14) days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the bylaw notice, the discounted penalty set out in Column 2 opposite the contravention; (c) if more than twenty-eight (28) days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice, the late penalty set out in Column 3 opposite the contravention; or District of Squamish Animal Control Bylaw No. 2124, 2009 (Amended as per Bylaw 2714) Designated Bylaw Contraventions and Penalties Early payment Late payment Compliance penalty within penalty after 28 agreement Penalty 14 days days reduced penalty Section Description 3 No dog licence $150 $135 $165 Yes
Bylaw	District of Squamish Animal Control Bylaw No. 2124, 2009.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2124, 2009, Section 1, citation · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “District of Squamish Animal Control Bylaw No. 2124, 2009

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. Spayed or neutered dogs cost $25 before January 31 and $40 after. The over-65 rates are $20 and $25 respectively. Confirm the rate for January 31 itself.

Steps

Start with Dog Licences. Check the age requirement and the fee for your dog's circumstances before paying.
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

Unaltered dogs cost $62.50 before January 31 and $75 after. The over-65 rates are $50 and $60 respectively.
A replacement tag or licence transfer costs $6.25.
The licence expires December 31. Keep the permanent tag when renewing.
No dog licence carries a $150 notice, reduced to $135 within 14 days or increased to $165 after 28 days.
Read the applicable provisions in Animal Control Bylaw No. 2124, 2009 (PDF) and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF).