In accordance with the City’s Animal Control Bylaw,  all dogs six (6) months old and over are required to have a licence. Licences must be renewed by February 1 of each year.

Apply or renew for a dog licence on this page, or pick up an application from the Tax Office on the first floor of City Hall.

Payment Options

Payments can be submitted in person or via online payment or by mail to the Tax Office as noted in the Contact information below. There is also a 24-hour drop box at City Hall (to the right of the main entrance facing Shaughnessy Street).

The City of Port Coquitlam accepts the following forms of payment:

• Cash (please do not send cash in the mail)
• Cheque
• Credit Card (Visa, American Express or Mastercard)
• Debit (in person only)

Dog Tags and Decals

New applicants: A dog tag will be issued upon receipt of payment.

Renewals: Your existing tag will remain valid for multiple years. You may request a replacement if your tag is lost or damaged.

Location and Mailing Address

1st Floor, City Hall
2580 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 2A8

Business Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)