Attention Dog Owners in Mendocino County

New 3 Year Dog License Option for Dog Owners Available August 15, 2021

In an effort to make the dog license process easier for dog owners, Animal Care Services will be offering a (3) year dog license option for dog owners starting August 15, 2021. 

When purchasing your first dog license for a dog that is under one (1) year of age the dog’s license is only valid for one (1) year.  This is due to the dogs first rabies vaccination only being recognized for a one (1) year period under State of California Health & Safety Code § 121690. 

After the dogs first rabies vaccination you will have the option to purchase a (3) year dog license if you provide proof of a 3 year rabies vaccination record from the dog(s) Veterinarian.  Your dog's rabies must be good for three future years from time of license purchase.  For example, if you are purchasing a 3 year license in 2021, the dog's rabies must be good until 2024.

Cost of (3) year dog licenses starting on June 24, 2023 will be:

• (3) year spay or neutered dog license = $76.00
• (3) year intact dog license = $172.00

Please provide proof of a current (3) year rabies vaccination from the dog(s) Veterinarian when mailing in your pet license renewal statement or if you come in person to renew your dog license at the Ukiah or Fort Bragg Animal Shelters locations listed below.

Dog owners that have late fees associated with their dog licenses are not able to purchase a 3 year dog license online and must go to the Ukiah or Fort Bragg Animal Shelter to see staff in order to come into compliance.

Mail in dog license renewal statements that indicate the owner is wanting to purchase a 3 year dog license that don’t have the required amount or proof of a 3 year rabies vaccination certificate will be sent back to the owner. 

There will be no prorating when purchasing a 3 year dog license.

The 3 year dog license is not applicable for dogs listed on a Kennel License.  Dogs listed on a Kennel License are required to purchase a 1 year dog license due to Kennel License being valid for a one year period. 

All sales are final and no refunds will be granted. 

Please contact us at 707-463-4427 for the Ukiah Animal Shelter and 707-961-2491 for the Fort Bragg Animal Shelter if you have any questions regarding the (3) year dog license and a staff member will assist you. 

Ukiah Animal Shelter – 298 Plant Road, Ukiah, CA 95482

Thank you.