Dogs are now allowed in more park areas
Visit our Dogs in Parks webpage for more information on spaces to take your dog.
The deadline to renew your dog’s licence is January 31.
Renew before January 31 to receive a discount.
Purchase a licence
If your dog is older than six months, it needs a licence and must wear a tag. Licence fees collected enable Bylaw & Licensing Services to quickly identify your dog and look to reunite you with them.
Your dog licence can be renewed online. myDistrict is a convenient way for residents to view information about their utilities, taxes, business licences, and dog licences—all in one place.
Once you’ve registered, you can:
- view your current and past bills
- view your account history
- learn how to make a payment online
Renew a licence online Apply for a new licence online
The most convenient way to purchase a dog licence is online. Dog licences can also be purchased from one of the following locations:
- West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive
- Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive
- West Vancouver SPCA, 1020 Marine Drive (closed on statutory holidays)
Benefits of Licensing your dog
Being a responsible pet owner has its perks – not just for your dog, but for other dogs in West Vancouver too!
- You’re more likely to get your dog back if it goes missing. Did you know that 97% of lost, licensed dogs are returned to their owners?
- If we pick up your missing dog, it gets a free ride home once per calendar year.
- Lost and injured animals get cared for and pets get adopted with funding from your dog licence fee.
- Dog facilities and services like off-leash dog parks are assessed using dog licensing statistics.
- We respond to hurt or stray animals in emergencies, educate the public, and enforce pet rules with funding from your dog licence fee.
Keep your account information up to date
Email us or call us at 604-925-7152 if:
- you have moved during the last year
- your dog is no longer with you
- your dog has been spayed or neutered during the last year (a copy of the certificate by a qualified veterinarian must be supplied)
Permanent dog tags
Starting in 2024, we will be issuing permanent dog tags. Permanent tags will still require annual renewal but they have benefits:
- Your dog tag number will remain the same, so our database will always be up-to-date with current information available if your dog is lost.
- These stainless steel tags have a life span of up to 10 years, so they create less waste than replacing tags every year.
2025 fees
- for dogs who are not spayed or neutered, the licence fee is $78 when paid before the annual renewal date ($92 after January 31st)
- for dogs that are spayed or neutered, the licence fee is $35 when paid before the renewal date ($49 after January 31st)
- if you're new to town and have a dog licence for the current year from any other British Columbia municipality, send documentation to [email protected] and get a West Vancouver licence for $10.