Town of Banff

Pet Licenses

If Floyd gets lost, that license tag on his collar will help Bylaw Services return him to his owner Photo: Penni Ellis

If you are a resident of Banff and own a dog or a cat, you need to license your pet.

Licenses help us return lost pets to their owners.  License fees are used to provide amenities like the "scooper" bag dispensers along the river trail as well as a safe and healthy animal shelter.

Licenses can be purchased at Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear Street between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday to Friday. If you are buying your pet's first license, you will need to bring a copy of your spay or neuter certificate.  You can fill out an application before dropping by:

• Animal License Application ( PDF - 32 kb)

All licenses expire on December 31 of the year they are issued.  Pet owners who have previously licensed their pets will be mailed an invoice for next year's license fee in the new year.

License Fees

Dogs & Cats
Spayed or neutered dog, or dog under six months of age  (certificate required)	$45
Spayed or neutered cat, or cat under six months of age (certificate required)	$20
Unaltered dog over six months	$125
Unaltered cat over six months	$125
Other Fees
Replacement tag	$10
Failure to obtain a license	$200
Allowing a pet to run at large	$100
Impound Fee	$35	per day

Chinook, Trigger and Sequoia Photo: Natalie Bouchard

Reduce Your Cost if Your Pet Gets Lost

Licensing has its privileges.  While impound fees will still apply, a guardian of a licensed pet may be elibible for one fine exemption per year if their pet is picked up by Bylaw Services.  This is a savings of $100.