The Animals Bylaw 8556 [PDF - 3 MB] requires that all dogs over the age of four months have a valid licence.
Renew your dog licence
You can renew your dog licence online, using the account number on your invoice. Payment can be made online by credit card only, we cannot take payments over the phone. Your dog tags will be mailed to you when the renewal fee is paid.
You can pay in person at the Municipal Hall using cash, cheque, Interac or credit card.
New dog licences
- Submit a NewDogLicenceApplication [PDF - 169 KB] to doglicence@saanich.ca
- Contact us by phone and we can register your dog.
Fees
Tag bought on or before February 1:
- Male/female dog $35
- Neutered/spayed dog $25
Tag bought after February 1:
- Male/female dog $40
- Neutered/spayed dog $30
If your dog has been neutered or spayed within the last 12 months or is a guide dog with a current Guide or Service Dog Certificate, the licence is free.
Contact us by phone or e-mail and we can provide a replacement tag for $5.