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Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer dog licences renew each year by December 31.
Key information
Red Deer dog licences renew each year by December 31. Keep the permanent tag, use the existing MyCity dog record and avoid creating a duplicate account.
On this page
How the service works
A permanent metal tag and an annual licence are different things. Keep the tag on the dog and renew the record by the shared year-end expiry. If a dog becomes inactive in the system, reactivate the original record so its history and tag number remain connected.
This page covers municipal licensing, not veterinary advice or a directory of every animal business. The three counters are the complete in-person application list published on the city licence page. Their independent opening hours should be checked before a visit.
Sources: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Compare the options
| Category | Published amount | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Spayed/neutered dog | $37.55 | Annual flat fee |
| Intact dog | $80.55 | Annual flat fee |
| Replacement tag | $14.40 in 2026 table | $14.10 in another paragraph; confirm |
Sources: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Compare the numbers
- Spayed or neutered37.55 CAD per year
- Intact80.55 CAD per year
Sources: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Steps to use the service
- Find the existing record
Sign in to MyCity before creating an account or dog.
- Choose the licence task
New dog, renewal, reactivation or replacement tag.
- Submit and retain the tag
Use online or an official counter and keep contact details current.
Sources: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Eligibility and local rules
Who can apply for a licence?
Applicants must be at least 18. Red Deer requires dog licensing under its Dog Bylaw, and the owner can apply online or at one of the three listed counters.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
When does the licence expire?
Every dog licence expires December 31. The fee is a flat annual amount and is not reduced according to the month of purchase.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
What are the 2026 fees?
The 2026 table lists $37.55 for a spayed/neutered dog and $80.55 for an intact dog. Keep the fee category matched to the dog’s actual record.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Using the service
What if I already have a dog account?
Use that account in MyCity. Add a new dog or reactivate an inactive dog in the existing account rather than creating duplicate accounts or duplicate records.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Does the stainless-steel tag need replacing every year?
No. The permanent tag and number remain for the dog’s lifetime. The licence record still needs annual renewal to keep it current.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
What if the tag is lost?
Order a replacement through MyCity or a listed counter. The source conflicts on price: its 2026 fee table says $14.40 while a replacement paragraph says $14.10. Confirm the charge before paying.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Where can I apply in person?
City Hall’s main-floor cashier, Alberta Animal Services and Central Alberta Humane Society. All three official locations are listed and mapped below.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Exceptions and help
What information helps if the dog is lost?
The city recommends having its microchip or tattoo identification number available. These are not listed as mandatory application fields but help connect a found pet to its record.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
What does a service-dog application need?
The city asks for a copy of the Provincial Service Dog Licence with the application. Follow the provincial proof requirement rather than treating an ordinary pet record as service-dog certification.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Is spay/neuter support available?
Part of dog-licence revenue supports a spay/neuter program. The city links its application and says submissions are accepted throughout the year at complaints@albertaanimalservices.ca. Approval and coverage require a separate application.
Source: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
All three city-listed application counters
The municipal licence page names these three in-person application locations. This is the complete source list, not every pet-service business.
Red Deer City Hall cashier
4914 48 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta
The main-floor cashier accepts dog-licence applications and renewals.
- Service
- Dog licences and replacement tags
Sources: Red Deer dog licences
Alberta Animal Services
4640 61 Street, Red Deer, Alberta
A city-listed dog-licence counter. The city also directs spay/neuter support applications to this organization.
- Phone
- 403-347-2388
Sources: Red Deer dog licences
Central Alberta Humane Society
4505 77 Street, Red Deer, Alberta
An official in-person location named for Red Deer dog-licence applications and tag replacements.
- Phone
- 403-342-7722
Sources: Red Deer dog licences
Google Maps uses the named destination and recorded address. The map is not proof of an accessible entrance, current opening or available service.
Sources: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information
Official contacts and forms
Sources: Dog licences, permanent tags and renewals in Red Deer, Alberta official information