Dog Owners
The City of Armstrong has partnered with DocuPet to make dog licensing easier and more convenient for residents.
Previously, all licenses expired on December 31 each year. With this new partnership, licenses are now valid for a full 365 days from the date of purchase, ensuring year-round coverage for your dog.
When you license your pet in Armstrong, you’ll receive a unique tag to attach to their collar. Residents can choose a standard tag at no extra cost or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tags for a small fee.
Dog Owners
The City of Armstrong has partnered with DocuPet to make dog licensing easier and more convenient for residents.
Previously, all licenses expired on December 31 each year. With this new partnership, licenses are now valid for a full 365 days from the date of purchase, ensuring year-round coverage for your dog.
When you license your pet in Armstrong, you’ll receive a unique tag to attach to their collar. Residents can choose a standard tag at no extra cost or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tags for a small fee.
How to pay License Fees
License Online
Dog licensing is available online at armstrongbc.docupet.com. It’s a simple and quick way to get your pet registered and keep their information up to date
License by Phone
Licenses may be purchased over the phone by calling
1-855-249-1370.
License in person
- City Hall (3535 Bridge Street , Armstrong)
– Cash, Cheque, or Interac
How to pay License Fees
License Online
Dog licensing is available online at armstrongbc.docupet.com. It’s a simple and quick way to get your pet registered and keep their information up to date
License by Phone
Licenses may be purchased over the phone by calling
1-855-249-1370.
License in person
- City Hall (3535 Bridge Street , Armstrong)
– Cash, Cheque, or Interac
License Fees
License fees are determined in the the Rates Fees and Charges Bylaw (Section 6). All license fees must be paid a City Hall at 3535 Bridge Street.
| Annual Licenses | $25.00 |
| Lifetime Licenses | $125.00 |
| Lifetime Licenses (Purchased before June 17, 2025) | $62.50 |
| Replacement Tags | $7.00 |
| Provincially Certified Guide, Service, Assistance or Police Dogs | – |
Please Note: Credit card point of sale fees levied directly by the DocuPet online system are payable by pet owners at the time of transaction.
License Fees
License fees are determined in the the Rates Fees and Charges Bylaw (Section 6). All license fees must be paid a City Hall at 3535 Bridge Street.
| Annual Licenses | $25.00 |
| Lifetime Licenses | $125.00 |
| Lifetime Licenses (Purchased before June 17, 2025) | $62.50 |
| Replacement Tags | $7.00 |
| Provincially Certified Guide, Service, Assistance or Police Dogs | – |
Please Note: Credit card point of sale fees levied directly by the DocuPet online system are payable by pet owners at the time of transaction.
lost pets
Through our partnership with DocuPet, every Armstrong license tag comes with the free HomeSafe®24/7 lost pet service, which has helped reunite thousands of pets using linked tags and online profiles.
If your pet goes missing, you can file a Lost Pet Report right away, and DocuPet’s 24/7 dispatch team will be notified.
Anyone who finds your pet can reference the code on their tag and file a Found Pet Report, helping reconnect you faster. For more information on this free service, please click here.
lost pets
Through our partnership with DocuPet, every Armstrong license tag comes with the free HomeSafe®24/7 lost pet service, which has helped reunite thousands of pets using linked tags and online profiles.
If your pet goes missing, you can file a Lost Pet Report right away, and DocuPet’s 24/7 dispatch team will be notified.
Anyone who finds your pet can reference the code on their tag and file a Found Pet Report, helping reconnect you faster. For more information on this free service, please click here.
Why you should license:
Licensing your pet not only displays responsible pet ownership but it also helps fund local animal welfare initiatives in your community. In addition to your pet’s licence, here are some benefits of your DocuPet online profile:
- Hundreds of unique and colorful designer tag styles to choose from or design your own tag style online
- With full access to HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, upload recent photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
- Add additional pet guardians to your pet’s profile
- Skip the trip and easily purchase or renew your pet’s license from the comfort of home
- Upload important new documents for your pet by snapping a photo
- Easily view and download your pet’s license documentation
- Manage, or make changes to your account at anytime including updating your contact information and making changes to pet details and status
- View your order status and history
Impound Fees
Note: A subsequent impoundment shall be defined as a dog with a prior record of impoundment within the last 12-month period.
For details on By-Law regulations surrounding dog ownership in the City of Armstrong, please refer to the Dog Care and Control Bylaw. For related fees and dog licensing information please review the Rates Fees and Charges Bylaw (Section 5). All impound fees must be paid a City Hall at 3535 Bridge Street.
| First impound | $62.50 |
| Second impoundment (within calendar year) | $125.00 |
| Third and subsequent impoundments (within calendar year) | $250.00 |
| Daily maintenance fee (includes any part of day for which a dog is impounded) | $45.00 |
| Voluntary surrender of a dog | $25.00 |
| Veterinary Cost | Actual Cost |
Impound Fees
Note: A subsequent impoundment shall be defined as a dog with a prior record of impoundment within the last 12-month period.
For details on By-Law regulations surrounding dog ownership in the City of Armstrong, please refer to the Dog Care and Control Bylaw. For related fees and dog licensing information please review the Rates Fees and Charges Bylaw (Section 5). All impound fees must be paid a City Hall at 3535 Bridge Street.
| First impound | $62.50 |
| Second impoundment (within calendar year) | $125.00 |
| Third and subsequent impoundments (within calendar year) | $250.00 |
| Daily maintenance fee (includes any part of day for which a dog is impounded) | $45.00 |
| Voluntary surrender of a dog | $25.00 |
| Veterinary Cost | Actual Cost |
