It’s time to renew your dog licence for 2025.
Renew your licence online below or pop by City Hall or a City of Victoria dog licence vendor.
Are you curious about what dog breeds, colours and names are most popular in Victoria? Read on below.
Regular patrols of City parks and public spaces are conducted by Victoria Animal Control Services to ensure dogs and dog owners are acting responsibly.To report an issue, call Victoria Animal Control Services at 250.414.0233 or email vacs@shaw.ca. Read the Animal Responsibility Bylaw for more information about animal control.
Dog Licences
All dogs over the age of four months must be licensed in the City of Victoria.
A licence helps identify your dog if they go missing and is the fastest way to get reunited. Hundreds of dogs are reunited with their owners each year in Victoria because they were found wearing a current licence.
Owners of licensed dogs avoid paying an extra penalty if their dog is impounded. Owners of unlicensed dogs can be fined up to $125 per day for non-compliance.
Dog licence fees help to offset the costs of operating an animal control and pound service, which shelters, feeds and provides care for lost and injured animals. Licence fees also offset the cost of dog waste bags provided in City parks.
How to Licence Your Dog
You can renew your dog licence online or at various locations around the city. If you renew online, a new dog tag will be mailed to you.
Please note: If you are licensing your dog for the first time, you must visit one of the locations below in person to purchase a licence. If your dog is neutered or spayed, please provide documentation to receive a reduced rate.
Dog Licence Vendors
2025 Licence Fees
Please note that dogs spayed or neutered in the past 12 months will receive a free licence for one year.
| Timing | Licence types | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| If purchased in January or February | Neutered or spayed dog | $30 |
| Unaltered dog | $40 | |
| If purchased March to December | Neutered or spayed dog | $50 |
| Unaltered dog | $60 |
Victoria Dog Data
Love dogs and data? Wondering which Victoria neighbourhood has the most licensed dogs? Or where to find the most Labs or chihuahuas? Curious about the top dog names? Check out our 2024 dog maps and data here.