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LICENSING YOUR PET

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 CityofSacramento.DocuPet.com. This new, easy-to-use online licensing service provides a quick and easy process to license your pet in the City of Sacramento.

The new 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 TO YOUR PET'S OFFICIAL CITY OF SACRAMENTO LICENSE,
HERE ARE SOME BENEFITS TO YOUR DOCUPET ONLINE PROFILE:

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

Watch Video About DocuPet's HomeSafe™ 24/7 Lost Pet Service

READ THIS IF YOU ARE 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 --> City limits
If your street sign is white-colored --> 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 --> City limits
If it shows Unincorporated Area of Sacramento County --> County limits

IF YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THE CITIES LISTED BELOW, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR CITY TO VISIT YOUR CITY'S PET LICENSING WEBSITE:
CITRUS HEIGHTS	ELK GROVE	FOLSOM	RANCHO CORDOVA	WEST SACRAMENTO

APPLY FOR A NEW PET LICENSE
OR RENEW AN EXISTING LICENSE

CLICK HERE TO CREATE A NEW DOCUPET ACCOUNT
OR LOG INTO YOUR EXISTING DOCUPET ACCOUNT

DOG LICENSE FEES
	SPAYED/NEUTERED	UNALTERED/INTACT
1-YEAR LICENSE	$20	$80
2-YEAR LICENSE	$32	$128
3-YEAR LICENSE	$51	$205

CAT LICENSE FEES
	SPAYED/NEUTERED	UNALTERED/INTACT
1-YEAR LICENSE	$15	$75
2-YEAR LICENSE	$24	$120
3-YEAR LICENSE	$38	$192

SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT Owner must be 62 years of age or older AND dog or cat must be spayed or neutered
1-YEAR LICENSE $10	2-YEAR LICENSE $15	3-YEAR LICENSE $25

NEW LICENSE	If you license your pet for the first time, your DocuPet license tag will be mailed to you within 1-2 weeks.
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 TAG	If you lost your pet's license tag, you can order a replacement DocuPet license tag for $5.

HOW TO 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.

HOW TO 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.

Please apply by mail or in-person by downloading and completing the application.
NOT available to apply online.

[ DOWNLOAD LICENSE APPLICATION (PDF) ]

HOW TO 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:

Be registered with a national animal registry
Have participated in a sanctioned event within the last 12 months
Your show animal cannot be bred during the period of the license

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

Please apply by mail or in-person by downloading and completing the application.
NOT available to apply online.

[ DOWNLOAD LICENSE APPLICATION (PDF) ]

HOW TO PURCHASE A POULTRY LICENSE & PERMIT

Click here to view the POULTRY LICENSE & PERMIT page.

Please apply by mail or in-person by downloading and completing the application.
NOT available to apply online.

[ DOWNLOAD LICENSE APPLICATION (PDF) ]

HOW TO PURCHASE A PIG LICENSE

Please apply by mail or in-person by downloading and completing the application.
NOT available to apply online.

[ DOWNLOAD LICENSE APPLICATION (PDF) ]

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