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title: "Surrey dog licences: fees and how to get one"
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# Surrey dog licences: fees and how to get one

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

**Short answer:** Every dog over three months old in Surrey needs a City of Surrey licence for the current calendar year. The yearly fee is $58 for a spayed or neutered dog and $90.50 for one that is not; owners 65 or older pay half. Apply or renew online, by mail or in person.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Surrey, https://www.surrey.ca)  
**Cost:** $58 spayed or neutered; $90.50 not spayed or neutered; owner 65 or older $29 and $45.25. Guard or aggressive dog $174; vicious dog $261.50; dangerous dog $655. Guide, service and police dogs $0. Replacement tag $7.  
**How long:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. Renewals are due February 2 each year.  
**Where:**
- Online: Apply or renew online, https://ptutempest.surrey.ca/TempestWebApps/eapply/dogs/welcome.aspx
- In person: Surrey City Hall, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8
- In person: Surrey Operations Centre, 6651 148 Street, Surrey
- In person: Surrey Animal Resource Centre, 17944 Colebrook Road, Surrey
- Phone: Dog Licensing, 604-592-2601
- Email: Dog Licensing, doglicensing@surrey.ca

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog over three months old kept in Surrey needs a valid licence for the current calendar year, and the licence tag must be worn on the dog (unless it is validly licensed by another BC local government and wearing valid ID). Guide dogs and service dogs pay no fee.
  - Source: [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026), s. 7, 13, 14](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)
  - Official wording: "No person shall own, keep, possess or harbour any Dog over the age of three (3) months in the City unless a valid and subsisting licence for the current calendar year has been obtained" … "shall affix, and keep affixed, the licence tag on the Dog by a collar, harness, or other suitable device" … "The Owner of a Guide Dog or Service Dog is exempt from the licensing fees in Schedule "B" to this Bylaw."
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Dog licensing requirements](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
  - Official wording: "All dogs over the age of three months in Surrey must have a current licence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The City of Surrey (Bylaw & Licensing Services). Owners apply to the City; contact doglicensing@surrey.ca or 604-592-2601.
  - Source: [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026), s. 8](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)
  - Official wording: "the Owner of the Dog shall apply to the City for a licence by the prescribed process set out by the Bylaw Manager"
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Contact](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
  - Official wording: "For more information, contact doglicensing@surrey.ca or 604-592-2601."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $58 a year for a neutered male or spayed female (a veterinarian's certificate is required). Half price ($29) if the owner is 65 or older.
  - Source: [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026), Schedule B, s. 17](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)
  - Official wording: "a) Neutered male or Spayed female - $58.00" … "i) Persons over the age of 65 shall be subject to a fee equal to 50% of the above noted fees." … "the application shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by a qualified veterinarian"
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Fees](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Dog neutered male/spayed female | $58.00" … "Owner senior - dog neutered male/spayed female | $29.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $90.50 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. Half price ($45.25) if the owner is 65 or older.
  - Source: [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026), Schedule B](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)
  - Official wording: "b) Other than (1) above - $90.50" … "i) Persons over the age of 65 shall be subject to a fee equal to 50% of the above noted fees."
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Fees](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Dog male/female | $90.50" … "Owner senior - dog male/female | $45.25"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** Seniors (65+): 50% off, with proof. New licences issued from August 31 to December 31 cost 50% (not renewals, and not guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous dogs). Replacement tag $7. Guard or aggressive dog $174; vicious dog $261.50; dangerous dog $655. Guide, service and police dogs $0.
  - Source: [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026), Schedule B](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)
  - Official wording: "h) New licences issued from August 31 to December 31 of any given year shall be subject to a fee equal to 50% of the above noted fees." … "j) Replacement of licence - $7.00" … "c) Guard Dog/Aggressive Dog - $174.00" … "d) Vicious Dog - $261.50" … "e) Dangerous Dog - $655.00" … "f) Guide Dog/Service Dog - $0.00"
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Fees](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Proof of spay/neuter and/or senior citizen status is required to receive the reduced fee."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** A licence runs January 1 to December 31 and expires December 31. Renewal notices go out at the beginning of December; renewals are due February 2 each year.
  - Source: [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026), s. 11](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)
  - Official wording: "shall expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued"
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, intro](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
  - Official wording: "Dog licences are valid from January 1 to December 31." … "We send Dog Licence Renewal Notices out at the beginning of December. Renewals are due on February 2 each year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** Apply or renew online, or by mail or in person with the application form and payment (cash, cheque, Interac or credit card in person). In person: Surrey City Hall (13450 104 Ave), Surrey Operations Centre (6651 148 St) or Surrey Animal Resource Centre (17944 Colebrook Rd). Guide/service dogs, police dogs and guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous dogs must apply in person or by mail.
  - Source: [Dog Licensing, Online / Pay by mail or in person](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
  - Official wording: "You can register for a dog licence, make changes to an existing account, and pay to renew your dog licence online." … "Applications for the following dogs must be completed in person or by mail:" … "Surrey Animal Resource Centre - 17944 Colebrook Rd" … "Payments can be made in cash, by cheque, Interac or credit card."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if paid late). Municipal ticket: $200.
  - Source: [Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A, Part 3, Animal Responsibility Bylaw s. 7](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691)
  - Official wording: "Fail to licence dog $200.00 $150.00 $250.00"
  - Source: [Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508, Schedule 4, s. 7](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf)
  - Official wording: "3. Fail to licence 7 $200.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105
  - Source: [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026), s. 1; Schedule B](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the [Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105), no one may keep a dog over three months old in Surrey without a licence for the current calendar year. The dog must wear its tag, unless it is validly licensed by another BC local government and wearing valid ID. The City's Bylaw & Licensing Services issues licences. Guide dogs and service dogs pay no fee.

## Steps

1. Apply or renew online, or by mail or in person with the application form and payment. In person you can pay by cash, cheque, Interac or credit card.
2. In person means City Hall, the Operations Centre or the Animal Resource Centre.
3. Guide dogs, service dogs, police dogs, and dogs deemed guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous must be licensed in person or by mail.
4. Give a veterinarian's certificate for the lower spayed or neutered fee, and proof of age for the senior fee.
5. Fasten the tag to your dog's collar, harness or other suitable device.

## Good to know

- Renewal notices go out at the beginning of December. Renewals are due February 2.
- New licences issued from August 31 to December 31 cost half. This does not apply to renewals or to guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous dogs.
- Neither the bylaw nor the City page states a late fee.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a bylaw notice of $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if paid late). A municipal ticket is $200.
- An unlicensed dog may be seized, and it costs $150 to redeem.
- On conviction in court the bylaw sets a fine of $50 to $2,000, or up to six months in jail, or both.

## What you'll need

- A veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered, for the lower fee
- Proof of age if you are 65 or older and claiming the senior fee

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licensing page](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing)
- [2026 Dog Licence Application (fillable PDF)](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/2026-Dog-Licence-Application-Fillable-PDF.pdf)
- [Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105 (PDF)](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105)

## Related questions

- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/how-many-pets.md)
- [Surrey dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Surrey rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dog-licence.md)
- [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dog-licence.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence.md)
- [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-licence.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Licensing, City of Surrey](https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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