In accordance with state and local laws, pet licenses are mandatory in the cities that Maricopa County Animal Care and Control serves. 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 Maricopa County 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.
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. An online processing fee will apply.
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.
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.
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!
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.
West Valley Animal Care Center
2500 S. 27th Avenue
(27th Avenue, south of Durango)
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Phone:
602-506-7387
Call Center Hours: 8am - 5pm
Adoptions, Admissions, and Business Hours
Monday - Friday 12 - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 12 - 5pm
East Valley Animal Care Center
1920 S Lewis
(Baseline Rd/Lewis Dr)
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone:
602-506-7387
Call Center Hours: 8am - 5pm
Adoptions, Admissions, and Business Hours
Monday - Friday 12 - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 12 - 5pm
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'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 to 6:00pm MST and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm MST
State statute requires all dogs over three months of age that reside within Maricopa County for at least thirty consecutive days of each calendar year be licensed and vaccinated. Licenses are available for a 1 year term and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from DocuPet about upcoming license expirations via mail, phone, and email.
| Licenses | 1 Year Fee |
|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | $22.00 |
| Senior Rate (65+): Spayed/Neutered Dog | $10.00 |
| Unaltered/Intact Dog | $55.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $22.00 |
| Senior Rate (65+): Spayed/Neutered Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $10.00 |
| Unaltered/Intact Dog | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $55.00 |