Vancouver dog licences: fees and how to get one
How do I get a dog licence in Vancouver, and what does it cost?
Short answer
In Vancouver, dogs over three months old, including service dogs, must be licensed annually. The standard fee is $68 per dog. Qualifying service dogs can be licensed free. Apply through the City’s dog licensing page.
Key facts
| Licence required | In Vancouver, dogs over three months old, including service dogs, must be licensed annually.Dog licences and tags, Image: City of Vancouver logoDog licences and tags · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wordingAll dog owners must make sure they have a licence and renew it annually. In Vancouver, all dogs and service dogs over 3 months of age must have a dog licence. Review the benefits |
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| Issued by | City of Vancouver, Animal Services.Dog licences and tags, Dog licences and tags, Animal Services and licence fees; Vancouver Animal Services fees | City of Vancouver, Dog licences and tags, Animal Services and licence fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wordingIf you find a dog tag, drop it off at Animal Services, Vancouver City Hall, or any community centre or public library branch in Vancouver. It will be returned to the owner. ## Contact Animal Services iframe 1280 Raymur Ave Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8 Phone: 604-873-7000 Fax: 604-871-6862 * ## Dog licence fees Type of licence | Fee --- | --- Standard licence | $68 Aggressive dog licence | $222 |
| Fee, spayed or neutered | $68 per year at the standard rate.Dog licences and tags, Buy a new licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wording* $68 (no tax) per dog, per year |
| Fee, not spayed or neutered | $68 per year at the standard rate.Dog licences and tags, Buy a new licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wording* $68 (no tax) per dog, per year |
| Other fees and discounts | Qualifying service dogs can be licensed at no charge.Dog licences and tags, Buy a new licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wordingBuy a new dog licence Get details on licensing a service dog for free |
| Renewal | Annual renewal.Dog licences and tags, Image: City of Vancouver logoDog licences and tags · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wordingAll dog owners must make sure they have a licence and renew it annually. |
| How to get one | Use the City’s dog licence application. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.Dog licences and tags, Buy a new licence · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wording### Buy a new licence * $68 (no tax) per dog, per year * Pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express Buy a new dog licence |
| Fine, unlicensed dog | Not confirmed. Checked Dog licences and tags, Animal Control By-law No. 9150; not found there. |
| Bylaw | Animal Control By-law No. 9150.Animal Control By-law No. 9150, PDF p. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wordingCITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 9150 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver |
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. Use the City’s dog licence application. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.
Steps
- Start with Dog licences and tags. 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
- Spayed or neutered dogs — $68 per year at the standard rate.
- Annual renewal.
- Save the licence number and the renewal information together. If you lose the tag, ask about a replacement before paying for a second licence.
- For a question about a licence, a change of owner or a replacement tag, call City Hall at 311. Say whether this is a first application, an annual renewal or a change to an existing record.
- Read the applicable provisions in Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF).
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Richmond · Burnaby · North Vancouver · District of North Vancouver · New Westminster · Delta
Sources
- Dog licences and tags (read 2026-11-09)
- Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF) (read 2026-11-09)
- Vancouver Animal Services fees | City of Vancouver (read 2026-11-09)
- Vancouver municipal office contact information (read 2026-11-09)
Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 9 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. How answers are checked.