Dog Licensing

7.12.010 License Required

Every person within the area owning, possessing, controlling, harboring, or keeping any dog over four months of age shall procure a dog license tag for each dog, as long as ownership of the dog continues, or within ten days after acquiring or bringing into the area any dog over the age of four months, and annually thereafter, so long as the ownership of the dog continues.

7.12.050 Rabies Vaccination Required

As a condition for the issuance of a license, all applicants for such license shall procure and deliver to the licensing authority a certificate issued by a duly licensed veterinarian certifying that the dog to be licensed has been administered an anti-rabies vaccination within thirty days prior to the issuance of said license, or has received anti-rabies vaccination sufficient to immunize said dog against rabies for the current license period.

Licensing Terms Available

Dogs can be licensed for one, two, or three years based upon the date the dog's rabies vaccination expires.
Note: An owner may only license for the period remaining on the dog's rabies vaccination. (Fees are based on one-year increments - no partial months).

Dog License Fees

A dog's license fee is determined by the term of the license selected and whether or not the dog is spayed or neutered, (unaltered). If the dog is a spayed female or a neutered male, (altered), the licensing fee is reduced.

Method of Payment

By Mail: Check or Money Order only. payable to the City of Pleasanton

In person: Cash, Check, Visa and Mastercard

How to Apply for a Dog License

You may apply in person at the City of Pleasanton Utility Billing Department at 3333 Busch Road.  Applications are available online (see below) or at the front desk of the Pleasanton Police Department at 4833 Bernal Avenue or at the Utility Billing Department located at 3333 Busch Road.

Download a copy of the application by clicking here. (pdf)

The following documents will be required at the time of registration:

• A completed Dog License application
• A copy of the dog's rabies vaccination certificate provided by a veterinarian.
• A copy of a Spay/Neuter certificate (if applicable) to qualify for a reduced fee license. Note: Not required if the dog was previously licensed as a spayed/neutered animal
• Check or Money Order. See table above to calculate license fee required.
  
  Questions? Please contact Utility Billing at (925) 931-5425, 3333 Busch Road, Mon. - Fri. 7:30am. - 3:30pm.