Licensing Fees and Payment Options

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Dog License Fees

San Diego Humane Society sells dog licenses on behalf of the contract cities we serve: Carlsbad, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista. In addition to being required by law, license fees are an investment in the health and safety of our pets. These small fees also help San Diego Humane Society provide care to stray and homeless pets and protect animals from cruelty and neglect. If your city is not listed, please click here for information on where to purchase your dog license. More information about licensing in our jurisdiction can be found here.

License Type	Fee
Dogs adopted from SDHS who reside in our jurisdiction	Free 1-year license
Altered, 1-year license	$20
Altered, 2-year license	$35
Altered, 3-year license	$50
Unaltered, 1-year license	$50
Unaltered, 2-year license	$90
Unaltered, 3-year license	$140
Change of ownership	$15
Late fee	$25
Transfer from another jurisdiction	$15
Lost Tag replacement	$15

Dog license fees are non-refundable.

Late Fees: Failure to obtain a license or renew the license by the expiration date may result in a late fee.
Alteration (Spay/Neuter): Licenses for unaltered dogs are charged at a higher rate. For a list of low-cost spay or neuter services in San Diego, please visit sdhumane.org/alterations.

Licensing Payment Options

Online

License your dog online at sandiego.docupet.com

Please note: Special Licenses (rabies exemptions, Assistance Dog, PN/DD/V dog license) cannot be processed via DocuPet and will need to be processed via mail or in-person.

About DocuPet Online Pet Licensing

Residents of Carlsbad, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista can purchase a dog license online at sandiego.docupet.com

San Diego Humane Society has partnered with DocuPet to provide residents with a simple online solution for pet registration. Not only does your pet's DocuPet tag act as their official pet license in the communities that San Diego Humane Society serves, but it also comes equipped with the free HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service. Your pet's tag links to their very own comprehensive online profile via a unique code on the back of their tag.

License Your Pet Online Using DocuPet

In Person

License your dog in person at one of these three locations:

San Diego Campus: 5480 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110
El Cajon Campus: 1373 N. Marshall Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020
Escondido Campus: 3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027
Oceanside Campus: 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

Licensing Application En Español

By Mail

License your dog by mail.

ATTN: SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
LICENSING DEPARTMENT
5480 Gaines St.
San Diego, CA 92110

Please make checks out to San Diego Humane Society.

Licensing Application En Español

Licensing Service Dogs

Service dogs must maintain a current rabies vaccine and license, but the owner is usually exempt from paying for the license.
For more information about service dogs, click here.

Please note: An Emotional Support Dog is not considered a Service Dog by the ADA- please see the following link for clarification: https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html

Outside Jurisdiction

For those residing within San Diego County, but outside of our jurisdiction, please contact County of San Diego Department of Animal Services. Licensing Jurisdictions.