In accordance with state and local laws, pet licenses are mandatory in Contra Costa County. In fact, licenses are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licenses help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for Contra Costa Animal Services to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.
Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to Contra Costa Animal Services to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.
Licensing your pet will require specific information and proof. Having these items at the ready allows for the fastest experience. You have the option to upload a document as a saved or scanned file, or you may take a photo directly from your device on our upload page.
We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.
This document is required to qualify for the discounted rate and is only needed once and will be saved to your pet's profile upon upload for future renewals. This proof declaring that your pet has been spayed or neutered may be in the form of a statement or receipt from the veterinarian, shelter, or clinic that performed the procedure.
This document serves as formal proof that your pet has received a California-approved rabies vaccination. This document may be in the form of a Rabies Vaccination Certificate that has been signed by a veterinarian or certified professional. It is the law that pets must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, so new documents will need to be uploaded to your pets profile as they receive their booster shots.
If your pet is exempt from a rabies vaccination please visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/10248/Rabies-Vaccine-Exemption for more information.
The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You'll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your license registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it's super easy!
I've never licensed a pet with Contra Costa Animal Services before.
In person licensing is available at the following location(s) however it's important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail:
Don't forget to check hours of operation, appointment policies, and accepted payment methods prior to heading out.
Contra Costa Animal Services
4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 10:00 am to 5:00pm
Wednesday – 10:00 am to 7:00pm
Thursday – 10:00 am to 5:00pm
Friday – 10:00 am to 5:00pm
Saturday – 10:00 am to 5:00pm
Sunday - Closed
If you opt to license via snail mail - keep in mind processing your registration will take a lot longer!
Make sure you complete the below form in full and that it is free of any errors otherwise your registration may not be successfully processed. The fine print is there for a reason so keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.
*If you wish to qualify for the senior or veteran/military rate all license purchases must be completed online or in person.
If you're having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can contact our customer care team and they may be able to process your pet license over the phone. Note that you must have up to date spay/neuter or rabies documents on file and we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.
DocuPet Customer Care: 1-877-239-6072
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) from 6:00am-6:00pm PST
Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Contra Costa County. Cat licensing remains voluntary at this time. Licenses are available for 3-12 month and 12-36 month terms and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming license expirations via mail, phone, and email.
| Dog Licenses | 3-12 Months | 12-36 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Altered Dog | $25.00 | $60.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | $65.00 | $180.00 |
| Senior First Pet: Altered Dog | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Senior Additional Pet: Altered Dog | $12.50 | $30.00 |
| Military/Veteran First Pet: Altered Dog | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Military/Veteran Additional Pet: Altered Dog | $12.50 | $30.00 |
| Cat Licenses (Voluntary) | 3-12 Months | 12-36 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Altered Cat | $25.00 | $60.00 |
| Unaltered Cat | $65.00 | $180.00 |
| Senior First Pet: Altered Cat | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Senior Additional Pet: Altered Cat | $12.50 | $30.00 |
| Military/Veteran First Pet: Altered Cat | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Military/Veteran Additional Pet: Altered Cat | $12.50 | $30.00 |
| Altered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $25.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $60.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $65.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $180.00 |
| Senior First Pet: Altered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $0.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $0.00 |
| Senior Additional Pet: Altered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $12.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $30.00 |
| Altered Cat (Voluntary) | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $25.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $60.00 |
| Unaltered Cat (Voluntary) | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $65.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $180.00 |
| Military/Veteran First Pet: Altered Cat (Voluntary) | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $0.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $0.00 |
| Military/Veteran Additional Pet: Altered Cat (Voluntary) | |
|---|---|
| 3-12 Months | $12.00 |
| 12-36 Months | $30.00 |