License and Microchip
Sonoma County Animal Services
How to License Your Dog
Sonoma County Animal Services is partnered with DocuPet for licensing. If you live in the cities of Healdsburg, Santa Rosa or Windsor or Unincorporated Sonoma County, please license your dog using one of the following methods:
- Online through DocuPet
- Phone by calling (707) 565-7100
- In person at 1247 Century Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
If you do not live in the in one of the jurisdictions listed above, please see below to purchase a dog license from the agency that serves your community.
Dog License Fees
City of Santa Rosa
| Fee Type | Fee | Senior Fee for owners 62 or older |
| Altered Dog | $16.00 | $14.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | $19.00 | $19.00 |
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Late Fee, if paid after the license expiration date: $9.00 Replacement and transfer tags: $12.00 |
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Unincorporated Sonoma County and Town of Windsor
| Fee Type | Fee | Senior Fee for owners 62 or older |
| Altered Dog* | $17.00 | $15.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | $21.00 | $21.00 |
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Late Fee, if paid after the license expiration date: $9.00 Replacement and transfer tags: $14.00 |
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City of Healdsburg
| Fee Type | Fee | Senior Fee 62 or older for the first 2 dogs |
| Altered Dog | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| Unaltered Dog | $30.00 | $30.00 |
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Late fee, if paid after the license expiration date: $15.00 Replacement and transfer tags are $3.00 |
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Proof of spay or neuter is required to receive the altered fee.
Proof of age is required to receive the senior citizen rate.
Why License Your Pet
It is required for Sonoma County dogs over the 4 months and older.
It is proof your pet has been vaccinated against rabies.
Your dog's DocuPet tag will be linked to a secure online profile to help them return home if lost.
Each DocuPet tag comes equipped with HomeSafe™, a 24 hour hotline for lost pet services.
Upgrade to a designed tag and 20% of all sales are donated to Sonoma County Animal Shelter through DocuPet’s Safe & Happy Fund.
Your license fee helps our animal shelter provide services to over 2,500 pets a year.
Any pet picked up in our jurisdiction with a valid license and microchip will receive a free ride home with one of our Animal Services Officers.
License Your Cat
Licensing your cat is voluntary, but some landlords or apartment and condo complexes may require cats to be licensed. Please check with your landlord or manager for more information.
Your cat's license shows the community that your pet is a loved member of your family. The tag provides the same benefits for cats as it does for dogs, including:
It is proof your pet has been vaccinated against rabies. Cats are required to have a rabies vaccination in Sonoma County.
Your cat's DocuPet tag will be linked to a secure online profile to help them return home if lost.
Each DocuPet tag comes equipped with HomeSafe™, a 24 hour hotline for lost pet services.
Upgrade to a designed tag and 20% of all sales are donated to Sonoma County Animal Shelter through DocuPet’s Safe & Happy Fund.
Your license fee helps our animal shelter provide services to over 2,500 pets a year.
Any pet picked up in our jurisdiction with a valid license and microchip will receive a free ride home with one of our Animal Services Officers.
All cat licenses are a one-time fee.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
| City of Santa Rosa | $14.00 |
| Unincorporated | $14.00 |
| City of Healdsburg | $5.00 |
Microchip Your Pet
A microchip is a small chip about the size of a grain of rice that is inserted under the loose skin on the back of your pet's neck. This chip is barcoded and serves as permanent identification for your pet. The procedure takes about 15 minutes, depending on the number of customers. Microchips help your pet to get home if lost and registration is good for a lifetime, so you can update your contact information without needing to pay additional fees.
You can bring your pet to the shelter at 1247 Century Court, Santa Rosa, to get a microchip during our business hours, which are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our microchip fee is $36.00.
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