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Pet Licensing
Not all cities in Orange County are serviced by OC Animal Care. Cities served by Animal Care Services. Dog licenses for residents in cities not served by OC Animal Care must be obtained from their city's animal control agency. (see area shelter list ).
To license your animal online, please click here.
All dogs in Orange County over the age of four (4) months are required by law to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Residents owning or having custody of any dog must license the dog within fifteen (15) days of acquisition or within fifteen (15) days after the license becomes due. Residents must provide proof of a California approved rabies vaccination to obtain a license (OCCO 4-1-70).
Cat licensing is optional and available through OC Animal Care.
Licensing your dog provides necessary information to support investigations of cruelty, neglect, abandonment and dog bites. Licensing also indicates ownership of a dog. If your dog is found, OC Animal Care will call and send you a letter.
License fees
Discounted license fees are offered to owners of sterilized dogs that provide a proof of sterility certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian.
Senior citizen discount fees are offered with proof of sterility certificate and a copy of any document showing the birth date of the person (i.e. Driver's License, California ID or birth certificate). Only one (1) senior citizen license discount allowed per household.
Licenses are provided free of charge for assistance dogs. Please contact OC Animal Care for additional information.
All licenses must be renewed annually.
Pet Licensing Fee Schedule
(effective September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009)
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License
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Months |
Cost
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| Unsterilized dog |
12
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$100.00
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| Sterilized dog |
12
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$24.00
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| Puppy - for dogs 6 months or younger |
12
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$24.00
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| Unsterilized dog (Senior owner 65 years and up) |
12
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$100.00
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| Sterilized dog (Senior owner 65 years and up, one discount per household) |
12
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$12.00
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| Late fee - per dog |
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$41.00
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| Non-compliance |
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$75.00
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| Unsterilized cat |
12
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$6.00
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| Sterilized cat |
12
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$6.00
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| Replacement tag |
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$2.50
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Miscellaneous Fees
(effective August 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009)
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Description
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Cost
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Impound fee - 1st offense
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$90.00
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| Impound fee - 2nd offense |
$135.00
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| Impound fee - 3rd offense |
$202.50
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| Daily feed and care |
$27.00
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| Vaccinations for dogs (estimate) |
$19.00
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| Vaccinations for cats (estimate) |
$13.50
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To encourage sterilization as a means to control pet overpopulation, OC Animal Care instituted state-mandated fines on January 1, 2000 for impounding unsterilized dogs:
1st occurrence
2nd occurrence
3rd occurrence
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$35.00
$50.00
$100.00
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Pet Licensing Form
Click here to print out the application.
To obtain your pet's license mail the application to:
OC Animal Care, Licensing Department
561 The City Drive South
Orange CA 92868
To transfer ownership of your pet, please click here to print the form. Please follow all instructions provided.
Enclose with the application:
Applicable Fees (payable with check or money order to: OC Animal Care)
Proof of Sterility (if applicable)
Rabies Vaccination Certificate (Note: Veterinary receipts for vaccination will not be accepted as proof of vaccination and will delay the license application process)
Proof of age for senior citizens (if applicable)
OC Animal Care's Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics
OC Animal Care hosts a low cost vaccination clinic at the shelter the first Tuesday of every month. Please click here for additional details.
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