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Pet Licensing

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Pet Licensing

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The Front Street Animal Shelter has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for City of Sacramento residents. Dog and cat licenses can now be purchased and renewed at our City of Sacramento DocuPet license website. This new, easy-to-use online licensing service provides a quick and easy process to license your pet in the City of Sacramento.

The licensing program allows pet owners to select a standard license tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet's colorful designer tag styles for $15. Plus, 20% of all designer tag sales are donated to the Front Street Animal Shelter through DocuPet's Safe & Happy Fund.

Each DocuPet tag, standard or designer, doubles as a pet's official license in the City of Sacramento and comes equipped with the HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, which relies on a dedicated full time dispatch staff and linked pet profiles to help get lost pets home quickly.

In addition, you will receive the following benefits:

Hundreds of unique and colorful designer tag styles to choose from or design your own tag style
With full access to HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, upload photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
Gain access to exclusive promotions and discounts
Add additional pet guardians to your pet's profile
Make a donation to the Safe&Happy Fund and help support animals at the Front Street Animal Shelter
Skip the trip and easily purchase or renew your pet's license from the comfort of your home
Upload documents for your pet by snapping a photo
View and download your pet's license documentation
Read up on exclusive pet-focused content
View your tag order status and history
Manage your account at anytime, including updating your contact information and making changes to your pet's details and status

Read this first before purchasing a new license

We issue pet licenses for residents within the city limits of Sacramento ONLY.

If you reside in the county limits of Sacramento, you must license with the Bradshaw Animal Shelter.

If your street sign is green-colored, then you reside within the City limits.
If your street sign is white-colored, you reside within the County limits.

Also, you may verify your address through the Sacramento County Parcel Viewer website. After you enter your house number and street name, check the Property Information section on the left side of the screen and look for Jurisdiction.

If it shows City of Sacramento, you reside within the City limits.
If it shows Unincorporated Area of Sacramento County, then you reside within the County limits.

If you live in one of the cities listed below, please visit your city's licensing website:

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Apply for a new pet license or renew an existing pet license

Create a new DocuPet account or login to your existing DocuPet account

Need assistance?

Visit the DocuPet customer support and health center

Dog license fees

Below are the fees according to the type of license and the length of the license

‎Length of License	Spayed/Neutered	Unaltered
1 Year License	$20	$80
2 Year License	$32	$128
3 Year License	$51	$205

Cat license fees

‎Below are the fees according to the type of license and the length of the license

‎Length of License	Spayed/Neutered	Unaltered
1 Year License	$15	$75
2 Year License	$24	$120
3 Year LIcense	$38	$192

Senior citizen discount

Pet owner must be 62 years of age or older AND the dog or cat must be spayed or neutered

‎Length of License	Spayed/Neutered
1 Year License	$10
2 Year License	$15
3 Year License	$25

Purchasing a new license

If you license your pet for the first time, your DocuPet license tag will be mailed to you within 1-2 weeks.

Renewing an existing license

If you renew an existing license, you will be issued a new DocuPet license tag within 1-2 weeks. This new tag is free-of-charge and will replace your current license tag.

Replacement license tag

If you lost your pet's license tag, you can order a replacement DocuPet license tag for $5.

Apply for a service dog certification

A service dog is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. We offer service dog certification for owners who qualify and reside within the city limits of Sacramento.

You MUST apply in-person at the Front Street Animal Shelter:

2127 Front Street Sacramento CA 95818
Open 7 days a week / 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

At the time that you are applying to certify your service dog, your dog must be licensed with us. If your dog is not licensed, you will be required to obtain a license. To license your dog, please bring the following:

Rabies Vaccination Certificate (Make sure the rabies vaccination has not expired.)
Spay/Neuter Certificate (If applicable. If you do not have this certificate, we will accept any documentation from your vet showing your dog is spayed or neutered.)

Please bring a government-issued ID (such as a driver’s license or state-issued identification card). If your ID does not show your current address, we will accept a utility bill, lease agreement, bank statement, insurance card, or voter registration card.

Qualify for a free 1-year license

If your dog or cat is spayed or neutered AND you participate in one of the programs listed below, you may be eligible to receive a 1-year license free-of-charge. You must provide proof of program participation from one of the following:

Lifeline (AT&T)
PG&E and SMUD Assistance Programs
City Utility Rate Assistance Program

Offer available for residents who reside within the city limits of Sacramento ONLY. Must provide proof of rabies vaccination and proof of spay/neuter.

apply by mail or in-person by downloading and completing the application. You will NOT be able to apply online.

Click here to download the application

Qualify for a 1-year show animal license

If your dog or cat is a show animal, you may be eligible to receive a 1-year license for a reduced price of $36. You must satisfy the following requirements: