Dog licence renewal
Dogs need ID, too! If your dog is over three months old and has lived in the Central Okanagan for more than 30 days, your furry friend needs to be licensed and wear the valid licence tag. Dog control staff use the dog licence tag to quickly and easily reunite you with your dog, in many cases saving you (and your pet) a trip to the pound.
- All dogs over three months old must have a licence and wear a tag.
- Save $20 on your renewal or purchase of a new dog licence between December 16 and February 28.
- Licences are good for a calendar year and expire December 31.
- Maximum of three dogs allowed per single family dwelling.
- To be eligible for the spay/neuter fee category, we require proof of spay/neuter.
- For the Guide Dog and Service Dog Certificate category, please contact by phone or email to register or renew.
- Licence fees are non-refundable and vary based on a number of factors, see fee categories below.
- If you rehome your dog, the existing licence can be transferred to the new owner.
- Licences purchased for new dogs after September 30 are valid for the remainder of the year and the next calendar year.
- Licences are required for dogs living in Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country and Electoral Area's East and West.
You must provide proof of spay/neuter for that fee category. Your registration will be rejected if you do not include documents from your vet.
| How to register/renew and pay for a dog licence |
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Please read these instructions and gather your necessary documents. If you see an error message, please email us with the details. |
| Login for online services |
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The button above takes you to our online services, where you will complete registration/renewal and pay online.
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| Provide dog information |
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When you are logged-in, select "Dog licence" and follow the prompts to provide information on your dog(s).
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| Pay online |
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Next you will be taken to the payment page. Complete payment details and click "Pay now". Once the payment is processed you will see your transaction record.
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| Dog licence reward program |
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This program provides a digital reward card to dog owners for discounts to local businesses. Click the yellow "reward" button to access your card and it can be saved to your mobile device or printed. |
| Add the tag to your dog's collar/harness |
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If this is a new registration, we will send your dog tag by mail. If this is a renewal ensure your dog is wearing their current tag.
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For more detailed instructions, including screenshots of the steps see: How to register or renew your dog licence.
Fee categories
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Where do fees go?
When you licence your dog with the RDCO, you are contributing to a community that supports Responsible Dog Ownership.
- The tag you receive with each dog licence makes it easy to find a dog’s owner if it gets loose. The tag also provides a one-time free ride home.
- The licence fee helps support the Dog Pound and ensures there is food, shelter and veterinary care for dogs 365 days a year.
- The licence fee also helps to keep the public and their dogs safe from aggressive and dangerous dogs by ensuring Dog Control officers can monitor and investigate complaints.
- The RDCO sends a large portion of licence fees to the Central Okanagan BC SPCA as part of a partnership to support their initiatives,
- like the Spay, Neuter & Microchip Program. This relationship has been maintained for over 30 years.
- Additionally, dog licence holders have access to exclusive discounts and services offered by participating local businesses through the Dog Licence Rewards Program.
Where to get a dog licence
You can register, renew, update information and pay for dog licences online or at several locations, listed below. It is your responsibility to keep your personal information up-to-date. If your information is inaccurate, you will likely not receive a dog licence renewal notice and it could be difficult to reunite you with your dog.
Replacement tags are not available online, they must be purchased in-person at one of the locations listed below.
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Register your dog(s) and pay through our online services portal. |
Kelowna |
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Regional District of Central Okanagan 1450 KLO Road
Dog pound 890 Weddell Place
City of Kelowna 1435 Water Street
Kelowna SPCA (by appointment only) 3785 Casorso Road |
West Kelowna |
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City of West Kelowna 3731 Old Okanagan Highway |
Peachland |
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District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue |
Lake Country |
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District of Lake Country 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
Residents on Okanagan Indian Band IR#7 in the Lake Country area are not required to purchase a dog licence. There is no program in place to get your dog home safely should it become lost. |
Westbank First Nation |
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Westbank First Nation (WFN) 515 Highway 97 South, West Kelowna
Dog licences through WFN are not part of the RDCO dog licensing program. However, should your dog be lost/found on RDCO land, we will work together to get your dog home safely to you. |
Okanagan Indian Band IR #7 |
| Residents on Okanagan Indian Band IR#7 in the Lake Country area are not required to purchase a dog licence. There is no program in place to get your dog home safely should it become lost. |
Cancel a dog licence
You can cancel a dog licence if:
- Your dog has passed away
- You re-homed your dog
- You have moved out of the Central Okanagan
Please contact us to cancel.
Dog kennel licences
All dog kennels require a licence. Kennels are classified as either hobby or service. Land use bylaws for each local government state whether or not a kennel is permitted and any other conditions that must be met. For more information and to apply online see the kennel licence application form.
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