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License and Microchip

MICROCHIP INFORMATION

Microchipping is available at our shelter for a one-time fee of $20 (which includes the registration of the microchip). It can be done during normal shelter hours and an appointment is not necessary. For more information, click here.

LICENSE FEES

Length of License
Spayed / Neutered Dog
NOT Spayed / Neutered Dog
Unaltered "Show" Dog Fee
1 Year
$15
$150
$36
3 Year
$35
$400
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Length of License
Spayed / Neutered Cat
NOT Spayed / Neutered Cat
Unaltered "Show" Cat Fee
1 Year
$10
$75
$36
3 Year
$25
$200
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Senior Citizen Discount
Owner must be 62 years of age or older.
Spayed or neutered dogs & cats only.
1 Year
$8
3 Year
$23
Late Fees (for renewals only)
$10 within 30 days after Due Date
$20 over 30 days after Due Date
$100 over 60 days after Due Date
Replacement Tag is $5

LICENSE INFORMATION

A license application may be requested by calling 916-808-7387 or downloaded by clicking on the following links:



Mail your completed license application to:

City of Sacramento
Animal Care Services
2127 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95818

Acceptable Forms of Payment:

  • If paid in-person: Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, and Mastercard.
  • If paid by mail: Check and Money Order

Checks and money orders should be made payable to the City of Sacramento. Do NOT send cash.

Be sure to include a copy of your pet's rabies vaccination certificate and a copy of the spay/neuter certificate (if your pet is altered).

The shelter conducts a rabies vaccination clinic on the first Wednesday of each month between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The cost of the rabies vaccination is $5. Also, it is required that you license your pet or renew your pet's license during the clinic.

In order to qualify for the Show Animal license:

  • Registration with a national animal registry
  • Participation in at least 1 sanctioned event within the last 12 months
  • The animal cannot be bred during the period of the license
  1. LICENSING. All dogs, cats, and mini-pigs over 4 months of age are required to be vaccinated against rabies and be licensed.

  2. RABIES VACCINATION. The rabies vaccination is mandatory BEFORE the issuance of a new license. All new and renewal license applications require a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate that is issued by a veterinarian. The license is only valid during the time the rabies vaccination is effective, so please check and make sure that the rabies vaccination has not expired.

  3. PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER. If your pet is spayed or neutered, please submit a copy of the spay/neuter certificate from your veterinarian. We will also accept proof such as, for example, a veterinary bill detailing the alteration surgery or a rabies vaccination certificate that indicates that an animal is spayed or neutered.

  4. LENGTH OF A LICENSE. Licenses may be purchased for 1 year or 3 years. If you would like a 3-year license, then the rabies vaccination must be valid during the 3-year period of the license. For example, if you wish to purchase a 3-year license this year in 2009, then the rabies vaccination must also be valid for three years until 2012. A license cannot expire AFTER the rabies vaccination.

  5. REPLACEMENT TAG. The license tag is a permanent tag and shall be attached to the animal's collar and/or harness and be worn at all times. A new tag will NOT be issued during the renewal of a license UNLESS your license tag is lost or the writing becomes illegible. If you need to replace your tag for any of the specified reasons, you may request it at a replacement cost of $5.

  6. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT. We offer a senior citizen discount for those 62 years of age or older. We do require proof of age, such as a copy of a driver's license or any official document stating your identity and your age. A 1-year altered license is $8.00 and a 3-year altered license is $23.00. Please note that this discount applies ONLY to altered animals.

  7. RENEWAL LATE FEE. The late fee for a license renewal is (A) $10.00 if paid WITHIN 30 days after the due date. (B) $20.00 if paid MORE THAN 30 days after the due date. (C) $100.00 if paid MORE THAN 60 days after the due date.