Oakland Animal Services pet licensing

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Temporary licenses expire after 60 days. To convert a temporary license into a full license you must provide new proof of rabies vaccination prior to the temporary license expiration date. If the newly provided rabies expiration date falls prior to the term end, the new license expiration date will be the same as the rabies vaccination expiration date.

Licenses are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.

You may license in person at Oakland Animal Services located at 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601.

All pets over the age of 4 months are required to be licensed.

You may renew your pet's license within 60 days of your pet's current license expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

No refunds are provided on licenses purchased regardless of circumstances.

As per California State law, a pet license may not be valid at anytime a pet's rabies vaccination is expired.

Please ensure you have all the required documentation in order to licence your pet. If you have all the records you need to proceed you can license your pet online, or in person at Oakland Animal Services located at 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601.
If this is your first time licensing a pet in the City of Oakland, click here to learn more.
If you already have an account with us or have ever licensed a pet with Oakland Animal Services click here here to learn more.

Licenses expire at the end of the license term selected unless your pet's current rabies vaccination expiration date falls prior to the end of the term. A license cannot be valid at any time a pet's rabies is expired. If you provide new proof of rabies expiration extending beyond the original term selected prior to the license expiration date, your pet's license may be extended to the full term originally selected.

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact Oakland Animal Services directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

Those aged 60 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate.

No, service animals are subject to the standard license fee.

If your community requires proof of spay/neuter for your pet in order to receive a discounted licensing rate, you will need to upload the appropriate documentation stating that your pet has been spayed/neutered to your online account. Once the documentation has been approved by Oakland Animal Services, you will be eligible to receive the new discounted rate. Otherwise, you can visit Oakland Animal Services in person at 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 and show proof of spay/neuter there.

Late fees come into effect if a license is not renewed within 60 days of the original expiration date.

A processing fee of $2.00 per license product applies to all online orders.

If you are moving, please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving, you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current license may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.

Please visit in person at Oakland Animal Services located at 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 and they will be able to assist you.

You are allowed for a maximum of 3 dogs per dwelling.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs

Please get in touch with Oakland Animal Services at 510-535-5602.

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws: Code

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Documentation is also required to verify that a pet has been spayed or neutered and must be provided in order to receive the discounted rate. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

If you can’t locate the document you received after the procedure was done, you will need to contact your vet to obtain your pet's records. Be sure to specify any and all pets you require documentation for.
Once you’ve got the paperwork in your hands, take a look to ensure:

• The document provided is the right type of proof required.
• Pet and pet owner account data matches your own.
• The document is clear and legible.

Yes! A temporary license can be issued while you gather your documents. Just follow one of the licensing methods listed above to get started. Please note that proof must be submitted before the temporary license expires, otherwise a new license will need to be purchased.

A rabies proof is required to prove that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies. A rabies proof identifying your pet as spayed/neutered or a spay/neuter proof may be accepted as documentation of sterilization.

A valid rabies proof is required to purchase a pet license. A 60 day temporary license may be issued if you do not have rabies proof at the time of licensing. Proof of spay/neuter is required to receive the discounted altered rates.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Oakland Animal Services in person to qualify for rabies exemption.