Getting a dog licence

All dog owners must ensure they have a licence and renew it annually.

Due to the Raymur Pump Station Upgrades, Raymur Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic at Malkin Avenue. Access to Animal Services will be retained via Raymur Avenue.

Street parking is limited on Raymur Avenue and Malkin Avenue. We recommend parking on neighbouring streets.

In Vancouver, all dogs and service dogs over three months of age must have a dog licence. Review the benefits

If you live on the Musqueam Indian Reserve or the University Endowment Lands, buy your dog licence in person or by phone.

Buy a new licence

$49 (no tax) per dog, per year
Pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express

Buy a new dog licence online

Get details on licensing a service dog for free

Renew a licence

$49 (no tax) per dog, per year
Pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express
Renew before your licence expires to avoid a $10 late penalty

Renew your licence online

Update or cancel a licence

Update your address or contact information, add a family member, or add information about your dog
Cancel if you have moved out of Vancouver, gave your dog to another family, or your dog has passed away
Request a refund by:
- Returning the dog tag by mail or in person
- Providing a certificate from the veterinarian by mail, email, fax, or in person, if the dog was euthanized

Refunds take 6 to 8 weeks to process.

Update or cancel a licence online

Replace a lost tag

$6 (tax included)
Replace any time, or wait until you renew your licence

Request a replacement tag online

Transfer a licence

Provide proof of your valid licence from the other municipality
Expiry date will be the same as the pre-existing licence
$6 (tax included)

Email animal.services@vancouver.ca

Dog licences are not transferable to other owners. The new owner must apply for a new licence.

Dog licences

Benefits of licensing your dog
Being a responsible pet owner has its perks – not just for your dog, but for other dogs in Vancouver, too!
1. 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?
2. If we pick up your missing dog, it gets a free ride home once per calendar year.
3. Your dog goes on the emergency pet registry so emergency responders know to look for your dog in an emergency.
4. Lost and injured animals get cared for and pets get adopted with funding from your dog licence fee.
5. Dog facilities and services like off-leash dog parks are assessed using dog licensing statistics.
6. We respond to hurt or stray animals in emergencies, educate the public, and enforce pet rules with funding from your dog license fee.
Get a free dog licence for service dogs
A service dog must have a dog licence.

To get a free licence for your service dog, you must provide a valid copy of the Guide Dog and Service Dog Certification from the Province of British Columbia upon licensing.
- Guide Dog and Service Dog Act
- Guide Dog and Service Dog Regulation
Returning a found dog tag

Other ways to buy a licence

By phone

In person

Pay by credit card, debit card, cheque, money order, or cash.

Location	Hours
Vancouver Animal Shelter office 1280 Raymur Ave	7 days / week: 10am to 6pm Closed statutory holidays
Vancouver Animal Shelter kennel (adoptions and viewings) 1280 Raymur Ave	Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm Closed Mondays and statutory holidays
Revenue Services Ground Floor, City Hall 453 West 12th Ave	Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Closed holidays

Lost your dog?

What to do if your dog is missing or you find a stray dog.

Finding and reporting lost pets

Contact Animal Services

1280 Raymur Ave
Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8

Street parking is limited on Raymur and Malkin. Park on neighbouring streets.

Fax: 604-871-6862
animal.services@vancouver.ca

Animal Services hours

Pet adoption and redemption

Daily, noon to 6pm
By appointment only, email animal.services@vancouver.ca

All areas are closed on holidays.

Dog licensing

Online only