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Apply for a New Dog Licence

  1. Apply for a licence online using the form below or in person at 1260 Nanaimo Lakes Road or 411 Dunsmuir Street.
  2. We will process your application and email you an invoice
  3. A tag will be mailed out once we receive payment

Please note: if the payment is made in person, the tag will be provided to you right away. The tags are perpetual so you will not receive a new tag each year.

If you are renewing a dog licence, please see Dog Licences.

Have you ever had a dog licence in the City of Nanaimo?

Owner Information

Secondary Owner Information (optional)

Add if you want a second person on the dog licence account.

Dog 1 Information

Gender Status

Do you have proof of spay/neuter?

Please include confirmation from a licensed veterinarian that your dog is sterilized (spayed or neutered).

This field is required

I/we certify that the above dog(s) has been spayed/neutered. I understand that if this declaration is found to be false, I may be fined.

Service Dog Certification (If applicable)

This field is required

Do you need to licence another dog?

Dog 2 Information

Gender status Dog 2

Do you have proof of spay/neuter?

Please include confirmation from a licensed veterinarian that your dog is sterilized (spayed or neutered).

This field is required

I/we certify that the above dog(s) has been spayed/neutered. I understand that if this declaration is found to be false, I may be fined.

Do you need to licence another dog?

Dog 3 Information

Gender Status Dog 3

Do you have proof of spay/neuter?

Please include confirmation from a licensed veterinarian that your dog is sterilized (spayed or neutered).

This field is required

I/we certify that the above dog(s) has been spayed/neutered. I understand that if this declaration is found to be false, I may be fined.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVACY AND YOUR PRESENTATION

  • Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose.
  • Regular Council and Committee meetings that are open to the public are webcast using live-streaming video technology and may be recorded for video-on-demand access for subsequent viewing. By speaking at these meetings, you are consenting to disclosure of any personal information made evident through your speech or presentation materials, and acknowledging that this information may be disclosed and/or accessed outside of Canada. Personal information may include your image, name, address, and personal opinions. You are also asserting that your presentation is in compliance with the Federal Copyright Act, and grant the City of Nanaimo license to publish these materials. Individuals presenting to Council or Committees are requested to not disclose third-party information or it may be redacted.
For further information regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405 or at foi@nanaimo.ca. 


Once you submit, we will review your application and contact you if there are any questions.

 

 

 

 

Last updated: May 20, 2025

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVACY AND YOUR PRESENTATION

  • Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose.
  • Regular Council and Committee meetings that are open to the public are webcast using live-streaming video technology and may be recorded for video-on-demand access for subsequent viewing. By speaking at these meetings, you are consenting to disclosure of any personal information made evident through your speech or presentation materials, and acknowledging that this information may be disclosed and/or accessed outside of Canada. Personal information may include your image, name, address, and personal opinions. You are also asserting that your presentation is in compliance with the Federal Copyright Act, and grant the City of Nanaimo license to publish these materials. Individuals presenting to Council or Committees are requested to not disclose third-party information or it may be redacted.
For further information regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405 or at foi@nanaimo.ca.