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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 · Modoc

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Modoc County Environmental Health

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Modoc Environmental Health dog-license instructionsOfficial instructions

Apply by mail or during the Environmental Health department’s published licensing hours, with a valid rabies certificate. This is the licensing provider; it is separate from the Sheriff animal-control reporting contact. Confirm the current hours and address eligibility with Environmental Health.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Modoc County Environmental Health · Rabies & Animal Control Program (opens in a new tab)

Rabies & Animal Control Program — license modoc

Dog licenses may be obtained from the Environmental Health Department by mail or during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No license will be issued until a valid rabies vaccination certificate for the license year is presented.

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