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License a pet in California

License a pet.

In California, 52 county departments, 5 public authorities and 2 city governments publish 59 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (14), availability notices (11), eligibility (8), appointments (2), deadlines (1) and processing time (1). 58 counties have a page for it below.

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Cities can operate their own shelters or contract with another provider. Check your address and the purpose of your visit.
Sheltering, field response and pet licensing can have different service areas. County browse associations do not establish eligibility.
Appointments, owner surrender, lost-pet reclaim, adoption and emergency dispatch are distinct services. Read the official provider’s current instructions.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Contra Costa

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Contra Costa County animal services

Official animal care/control provider associated with Contra Costa County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.

Contra Costa pet licensing methodsOfficial instructions

Official county instructions for online, mail, counter and telephone licensing. DocuPet handles specified remote transactions. Required rabies and applicable altered/veteran/senior documentation must be on file; phone transactions require current paperwork. Confirm your responsible licensing agency.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Contra Costa County Animal Services · Pet licensing (opens in a new tab)

Pet licensing — license contra costa

There are four easy ways to license your pet: Online, by mail, in person, by phone. **Please remember a current rabies certificate at minimum and proof of spay, veteran or senior status is required to be on file before a license is complete.** 1) Online: Version OptionsLicensingHeadlineClick here Version OptionsLicensingHeadline for the Docupet website 2) Through mail by check: make check payable to: DocuPet 15 Technology Place, Suite 1 East Syracuse, NY 13057 3) In person by cash, check, Visa/MC: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesdays 10am-7pm at 4800 Imhoff Pl Martinez Ca 94553 4) By phone with credit card (can only be completed if all current paperwork is on file): 1-877-239-6072 6am-5pm PST Monday-Friday, Holidays excepted

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