City of Riverside, California - Public Works Department

:: Pet Dog Licensing

All dogs in the City of Riverside over four months of age must be vaccinated against rabies and the vaccinations must remain current in order for owners to obtain annual pet licenses.

Licenses can be purchased at two locations:
For City Residents: City Hall 3900 Main St. 4th Floor Riverside, CA 92522	City/County Animal Shelter 5950 Wilderness Ave. Riverside, CA 92504

License Fees:	i Year	2 Year	3 Year
Unaltered Dog	$100	$175	$250
Spayed/Neutered Dog *	$16	$25	$35
Senior (60+) **	$10	$15	$20
* If not indicated on the rabies certificate, please provide proof of spay/neuter.
** To receive the reduced senior rate, the dog must be spayed or neutered, and proof of age, such as copy of a driver’s license, is required.
Late Fee: $25 Replacement Tag: $6

Obtaining a dog license is good for you and your dog!

A dog license can help your dog get back home if it is lost. A current license tag tells animal control officers that a dog has a human companion whose contact information should be on file and rapidly accessible. Dogs with current license tags that are impounded at the city/county shelter are held for ten days, five days more than for unlicensed dogs, this allows the shelter to get in contact with you.

A current dog license indicates that a dog has been properly vaccinated against rabies. Rabies is a serious public health issue, and licensing helps the city monitor compliance with rabies vaccination laws.

Revenue from dog licensing pays for emergency medical care of animals hit by cars, investigation of animal abuse and cruelty, and the rabies control program.

If you have received a citation for failure to license your dog, you may clear your citation at City Hall: