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License a pet in California

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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.

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City government · San Benito

Hollister Animal Care & Services

City of Hollister provider. The source separately limits owner surrenders and after-hours stray intake to animals residing/found in San Benito County; this does not establish every city’s field response or licensing boundaries.

Pet or dog licensing instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Current City of Hollister licensing instructions distinguish city and county fee charts and applications. Dog licenses cover Hollister and unincorporated San Benito County under the animal-services FAQ. Apply with required documents and payment; dog-license payments are not available through online Utility Bill Pay. This does not establish San Juan Bautista licensing service.

Service area: City of Hollister and unincorporated San Benito County dog licensing; separate city/county applications and prices Area details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

City of Hollister · Hollister dog license (opens in a new tab)

Hollister dog license — hollister current

Dog Licenses CANNOT be paid by using Utility Bill Pay Online. Currently Dog License Payments are NOT available online. Instructions Please fill out an application with owner and pet information. Enclose a current rabies vaccination certificate. Enclose a spay/neuter certificate, if applicable. Choose one of the six different fees from the chart below. Licenses are good for 1, 2, or 3 years. The rabies certificate must be current for the entire period of license fee you are choosing. Make the check or money order out to the City of Hollister and mail to the City of Hollister Animal Control Division, 1331 South Street, Hollister, CA 95023. License Fee Chart City Licensing 1 year 2 year 3 year Spayed/Neutered Dogs $ 15.00 $21.00 $30.00 Dogs Not Spayed/Neutered $75.00 $141.00 $202.00 License Fee Chart County Licensing 1 year 2 year 3 year Spayed/Neutered Dogs $9.00 $13.00 $18.00 Dogs Not Spayed/Neutered $18.00 $28.00 $36.00

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