Why License

In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in the City of Dawson Creek. In fact, licences are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licences help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for Dawson Creek to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.

How to License

Online

The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You'll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your licence registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it's super easy!

Renew my pet's licence

My pet has a licence, but it has expired or will very soon.

Renew now

License a pet for the first time

I've never licensed a pet with Dawson Creek before.

License now

In-person

In person licensing is available at the following location(s) however it's important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail:

Don't forget to check hours of operation, appointment policies, and accepted payment methods prior to heading out.

Dawson Creek City Hall
10105 12A St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7

BC SPCA South Peace
11418 3 St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3B1

Mail

If you opt to license via snail mail - keep in mind processing your registration will take a lot longer!

Make sure you complete the below form in full and that it is free of any errors otherwise your registration may not be successfully processed. The fine print is there for a reason so keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.

Pet licence form

Download Application Form

Phone

If you're having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can give our customer care team a call and they may be able to process your pet licence over the phone. Note that we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.

DocuPet Customer Care: 1-855-249-1370
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday (excluding holidays) between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm MST and Sunday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm MST

Licence Fees & Details

Pet licences are required for all dogs and cats living in Dawson Creek. Licences expire exactly 365 days from the start date of the licence, and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming licence expirations via mail, phone, and email.

Dog Licences 1 Year Fee
Spayed/Neutered Dog $23.98
Intact Dog $59.95
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $23.98
Intact Dog
1 Year Fee $59.95
Cat Licences 1 Year Fee
Spayed/Neutered Cat $6.00
Intact Cat $59.95
Spayed/Neutered Cat
1 Year Fee $6.00
Intact Cat
1 Year Fee $59.95
  • A replacement tag is available for a fee of $6.00.
  • Failure to licence your pet may result in a fine.
  • All pets must be licenced within 30 days of moving into the city of Dawson Creek.

Frequently Asked Questions

PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIP

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact Dawson Creek directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

All dogs and cats must be licenced within 30 days of moving into the City of Dawson Creek.

You can licence your pet in-person at Dawson Creek City Hall (10105 12A St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7) or at the BC SPCA South Peace Branch (11418 3 St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3B1).

Please visit Dawson Creek City Hall in-person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 10105 12A St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7.

No refunds are provided on licenses purchased regardless of circumstances.

Dawson Creek provides licensing services for the following areas: the City of Dawson Creek.

Licences expire exactly 365 days from the licence start date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

Please visit Dawson Creek City Hall in-person as DocuPet does not handle hen or bee licences. They are located at 10105 12A St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7.

Licences are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Dawson Creek City Hall in-person to qualify for the spay/neuter exemption.

FEES AND FINES

Visit this page for licensing options and fees. 

No, service animals are subject to the standard licence fee.

Please contact Dawson Creek City Hall directly at 250-784-3657 to arrange for the Aggressive Dog Sign, as it is not available to purchase through the DocuPet system.

There are no senior rates to licence your pet.

For all online orders a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee. 

Please visit Dawson Creek City Hall in-person if you are qualifying for one of these rates for the first time. They are located at 10105 12A St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7. Once the team there verifies your designation, you will be able to renew online in future years.

TAGS

Please visit Dawson Creek City Hall in-person at 10105 12A St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7, and they will be able to assist you.

PET INFORMATION AND PROFILES

If you are moving please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current licence may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.

We're sorry for your loss. You can update a pet's profile via your online account by editing your pet's profile and selecting 'Remove this Pet'.

We’re sorry! Unfortunately, unless you update your account to reflect that a pet is no longer in your care, we have no way of knowing. Have you already told us? You may have a duplicate account. Get in touch with your licensing organization or our DocuPet customer service team to update your record.

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION AND BYLAWS

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs and Cats.

Please get in touch with BC SPCA South Peace at 250-782-2444.

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws.

No, there are no restricted breeds.

HELP DESK

Visit our DocuPet Help Desk for more information.