Summerland dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

Summerland, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In Summerland, every dog over four months old needs a licence each year, issued by the District itself. If you pay by January 31 it is $35 for a spayed or neutered dog and $70 for one that is not. After January 31 it costs $10 more. Guide, service and RCMP dogs are free.

Key facts

Licence required	Yes. Every dog over four months old living in Summerland must be licensed each year. The bylaw applies to anyone who owns a dog and lives in the District more than 30 days.Dog Licencing, Who needs a licence; Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw 2017-024, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Every dog over four months old living in Summerland must be licensed each year. Every person who owns a dog and resides in the District of Summerland for more than thirty (30) days
Issued by	The District of Summerland itself. The Finance Department sets up your account and payment after you register with Bylaw Services; no regional district or contractor is named.Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw 2017-024, s. 11; Dog Licencing, Register a new dog · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The licence shall be issued by the District or such other person(s) as the CFO may appoint. Within five business days, the Finance Department will email you your account number, your registration details and payment instructions.
Fee, spayed or neutered	$35 a year if bought by January 31 (proof from a veterinarian or a sworn declaration is required). $10 more if bought after January 31.Fees and Charges Bylaw 98-001, Schedule N (consolidated to Feb 10, 2026) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Licence Fee if purchased prior to January 31st Spayed or Neutered Dog (where proof from a veterinarian or sworn $35.00 $10 Licence Fee Late Charge if purchased after January 31st increase to fee above
Fee, not spayed or neutered	$70 a year if bought by January 31. $10 more if bought after January 31.Fees and Charges Bylaw 98-001, Schedule N (consolidated to Feb 10, 2026) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Unspayed or Unneutered Dog $70.00 $10 Licence Fee Late Charge if purchased after January 31st increase to fee above
Other fees and discounts	Late charge: $10 added after January 31. Replacement for a lost tag: $5. Dog licensed by another BC local government: $5 to transfer. Guide, service and RCMP dogs: no charge (certification needed).Fees and Charges Bylaw 98-001, Schedule N (consolidated to Feb 10, 2026); Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw 2017-024, s. 20 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Replacement for lost tag for the non-expired period of the current $5.00 Licence year Owner holding a valid and current Licence from another BC Local $5.00 Government Guide, Service or RCMP Dog (where certification is provided) No Charge An owner holding a valid and current licence from another B.C. local government will not be required to pay a licence fee
Renewal	Licences expire December 31 and must be renewed by the end of January. Renewal notices are mailed in December. Each dog gets one lifetime tag; only the licence is renewed.Dog Licencing, Renewals · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Licences expire on December 31 and must be renewed by the end of January. Renewal notices are mailed in December. Each dog receives one lifetime tag; the licence itself is renewed every year.
How to get one	Fill in the online registration form or download the New Dog Registration Form and email it to doglicensing@summerland.ca or drop it at Municipal Hall (do not include payment). The Finance Department emails an invoice within five business days; pay it, then your tag is issued.Dog Licencing, Register a new dog · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Submit the form by email to doglicensing@summerland.ca, or drop it off at Municipal Hall. Pay your licence once you receive the confirmation email
Fine, unlicensed dog	Bylaw notice: 1st offence $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 after 28 days), 2nd $250 ($225; $275), 3rd and later $500 ($450; $500). Municipal ticket: $250, $500, $1,000.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2000-375 (consolidated to Dec 9, 2025), Schedule A, Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw s. 8; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 95-030 (consolidated to Dec 9, 2025), Schedule 10, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No valid licence: 1st offence $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 2nd offence $250.00 $225.00 $275.00 3rd & subsequent offence $500.00 $450.00 $500.00 No valid licence: 8. 1st offence $250.00 2nd offence $500.00 3rd & subsequent offence $1000.00
Bylaw	Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw No. 2017-024 (licence required); fees are in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 98-001, Schedule N.Dog Licencing, Owner Responsibility; Fees and Charges Bylaw 98-001, Schedule N (consolidated to Feb 10, 2026) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Please consult the Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw No. 2017-024 for more information. DOG CONTROL – LICENSING AND PENALTY CHARGES

How it works

Under the Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw 2017-024, anyone who owns a dog and lives in the District of Summerland for more than 30 days must licence it each year. The District issues the licence itself: you register with Bylaw Services, and the Finance Department sets up your account and payment. The fees are in Schedule N of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Steps

Fill in the online registration form, or download the New Dog Registration Form (PDF).
Email it to doglicensing@summerland.ca or drop it off at Municipal Hall. Do not include payment.
Wait for Finance to email an invoice (within five business days).
Pay the invoice, and your tag is issued.

Good to know

Renewal: licences expire December 31 and must be renewed by the end of January. Renewal notices are mailed in December. Each dog gets one lifetime tag, so only the licence is renewed.
Late: $10 is added after January 31.
The District's page mentions reduced fees for licences bought after July 1, but the fee schedule lists no such rate. Confirm with the District before relying on it.
No senior or other discount was found in the fee schedule.
Unlicensed dog, bylaw notice: $100 first offence, $250 second, $500 third and later ($90, $225 and $450 if paid within 14 days; $110, $275 and $500 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $250, $500 and $1,000.

What you'll need

Dog's name, breed, colour, sex and whether spayed or neutered
Owner name, address, email and phone
Vet proof or sworn declaration of spay or neuter, for the lower fee
Certification for a guide, service or RCMP dog

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Dog Licencing, District of Summerland (read 2026-11-05)
Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw 2017-024 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Fees and Charges Bylaw 98-001, Schedule N (consolidated to Feb 10, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2000-375 (consolidated to Dec 9, 2025) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 95-030 (consolidated to Dec 9, 2025) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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