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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.

Collection and use of your personal information

Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy 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. Questions about the collection of your personal information may be referred to the Legislative Services Department at 250-755-4405, or via email at foi@nanaimo.ca. Please also see our Privacy Policy.

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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Collection and use of your personal information

Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy 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. Questions about the collection of your personal information may be referred to the Legislative Services Department at 250-755-4405, or via email at foi@nanaimo.ca. Please also see our Privacy Policy.