Your Licensing Guide

Why License?

In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in the Regional District of North Okanagan. 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 the Regional District of North Okanagan 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.

Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to the Regional District of North Okanagan to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

How to License

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!

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

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I've never licensed a pet with the Regional District of North Okanagan before.

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Regional District of North Okanaga Details & Fees

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

Licence Type 1 Year Fee
Dog Licence $25.00
Dog Licence
1 Year Fee $25.00

A replacement Regional District of North Okanagan tag is available for a $5.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

Prior to licensing your dog, you will be required to verify that you have read, understand and consent to the Regional District of North Okanagan Bylaw Bylaw.

A late fee of $15.00 applies immediately following licence expiration.

When licensing a Certified Guide or Assistance Dog for the first time, licensing must be done in person. Future renewals may be done online once the status is verified.

Licences are required for all dogs over three months of age.

Frequently Asked Questions

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LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

The Regional District of North Okanagan provides licensing services for the following areas: City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, Village of Lumby, Electoral Areas “B” and “C”, and the portion of Electoral Area “D” in the Lumby & District Fire Protection Area.  

Refunds may be granted for a licence if a pet passes or is returned within 30 days of the licence purchase.

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

You may license in person at the Regional District of North Okanagan located at 9848 Aberdeen Road in Coldstream.

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.

All pets over the age of 6 months are required to be licensed. 

You may renew your pet's license within 90 days of your pet's current license expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

Partners typically receive licensing records from third party locations on a monthly basis. Once the licensing records have been picked up a member of your community's licensing team will upload the license record within 14 business days. Please reach out to your community directly to check on the status if you purchased a license and don't see the records reflected in your online account within 60 days of the purchase date.

FEES AND FINES

There are no senior rates to licence your pet.

Late fees come into effect immediately following licence expiration.

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

Please visit the Regional District of North Okanagan in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.

Visit this page for licensing options and fees. 

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.

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION AND BYLAWS

Visit https://www.rdno.ca/dogcontrol for information on licensing and Dog Control Bylaw.

No, there are no restricted breeds.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs

Please get in touch with RDNO Dog Control at 250-541-3647 (DOGS).

Visit this page (https://www.rdno.ca/dogcontrol) and submit a dog incident report. TO contact RDNO Dog Control call 250-541-3647 (DOGS) or email dogbylaw@rdno.ca.

HELP DESK

Visit our DocuPet Help Desk for more information.