The City of Maple Ridge encourages responsible dog ownership through our Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw.
The first step of responsible dog ownership is licensing your dog. A dog licence helps you reunite with your dog if they are lost anywhere in the world. Dog licence fees not only support the return of pets to their owners, they assist in the adoption of homeless pets every year. Fees also pay for education and enforcement of our Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw, as well as the cost for operating the local animal shelter.
BC SPCA does not enforce the City's Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw, but retains
its Provincial mandate to deal with animal cruelty and animal welfare issues. The
emergency contact number for the BC SPCA is 604-879-7343.
Residents of Maple Ridge with questions or concerns related to animal control, including
unlicensed dogs, barking dogs, dogs at large, or dog bites may contact the city's
Bylaw, Licensing & Community Safety Department at 604-467-7305 or by email.
Annual Licensing and Renewal Fees
| Dog Information | Fee (January) | Fee (February–December) |
|---|---|---|
| Unaltered | $52.00 | $68.00 |
| Unaltered (Senior Owner Discount) | $26.00 | $34.00 |
| Altered | $25.00 | $41.00 |
| Altered (Senior Owner Discount) | $12.50 | $20.50 |
| Aggressive | $200.00 | $270.00 |
How to Renew Your Dog's Licence
The City will mail you a dog licence renewal notice in December of every year. You may pay your annual dog licence online using your Account Number and Access Code from your notice. You will be able to pay using your Visa, or MasterCard. Please note that your dog(s) are not considered licenced until all fees have been paid in full, every renewal cycle.
You can also make a renewal payment over the phone by calling our Bylaw, Licensing & Community Safety office at 604-467-7305, press 3. Or you can make your payment in person at City Hall.
If your contact information has changed, you've moved out of Maple Ridge or you no longer have your dog, please notify our office so that we may update or inactivate your dog licence account.
How to Apply for a New Dog Licence
All dogs over four (4) months of age must be licensed every year with the City of Maple Ridge.
To apply for a dog licence, download our dog licence application form. Unfortunately at this time, applications can not be submitted online. Once your application is complete, please email it to the Bylaw, Licensing & Community Safety Department at Dogs@MapleRidge.ca or fax it to us at 604-467-7445. Once your application has been entered into our system, we can email you your new account number so you may pay the fees online. Please note that your dog(s) are not considered licenced until all fees have been paid in full.
The cost of licensing your dog depends on whether or not it is spayed or neutered. If you are applying for the "Spayed or Neutered" discount you will need to provide a document of verification from your veterinarian. A discount is available if paid by January 31. For more information on fees and charges, review Schedule A of our Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012.
Permanent Dog Tags
The city issues permanent dog tags. Which means that the tag number issued to your dog remains the same for the lifetime of that dog. Please do not discard the dog licence renewal notice that is mailed out to you each renewal cycle as annual licensing fees still apply, and your dog(s) will not be considered licenced until the annual fee has been paid in full.
If the dog tag has been lost, it can be replaced for a $5.00 fee.
Maple Ridge Dog Data
Curious about how many dogs are currently registered in Maple Ridge or what the top dog breeds are or the most popular dog names? Check out our dog data page.
