Dog Licenses
Why License?
• It’s the law! In accordance with state and local laws, dog licenses are mandatory in the City of Fresno for dogs at least 4 months old. The license fee is cheaper than the fine you may be subject to if you don’t license your pet.
• It helps your pet and others make it home safely. When your pet is wearing its license tag, they can be quickly identified if lost.
• Licensing keeps the communities safe. Licensing requires a rabies vaccine helping protect the community from a dangerous disease.
How do i license my dog?
Online: The fastest & easiest way to license your dog is online! The City of Fresno Animal Center has partnered with DocuPet to make it easier than ever to license your dog!
In-person: In person licensing is available at the Fresno Animal Center, 5277 E. Airways Blvd., Fresno CA 93727. You will still receive your tag in the mail.
Mail: If you opt to license via mail, keep in mind processing your registration will take longer! Complete the application form in full and make sure there aren’t any errors. Please keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.
Phone: If you’re having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can call DocuPet’s customer care team and they may be able to process your pet license over the phone. Note that you must have up to date rabies documents on file and we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.
DocuPet Customer Care: 1-877-239-6072
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) from 6:00am-6:00pm PST
What will you need?
Payment: DocuPet securely processes online payment and accepts all major credit and debit cards.
Documents:
• Rabies vaccination proof
• Spay/neuter certificate to qualify for a lower fee
City of Fresno Details & Fees
Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in the City of Fresno. Licenses are available for 1 or 3 year terms and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming license expirations via email, phone, and email.
| DOG LICENSES | FEE |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Non-sterilized Dog License | $12.00 |
| 1 Year Non-sterilized Dog License | $75.00 |
| 3 Year Sterilized Dog License | $30.00 |
A replacement City of Fresno tag is available for $0.50 or at no additional charge when you license your pet.
A valid rabies certificate is required to complete the licensing process. You must upload or present your certificates at time of purchase.
All licenses expire the day they were purchased, 1 or 3 years in the future depending on the term of the license purchased, so long as the rabies vaccination remains valid for the duration of the chosen license. If your pet’s rabies vaccination expires prior to the selected license term, the license will expire on the rabies vaccination expiration date.
A late fee of $10.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration.
Residents of the City of Fresno are allowed to own a maximum of 4 dogs.