Why you should license your pet:
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A San Bernardino City pet license can provide your pet safe passage home if it becomes lost. If it is injured, its license enables others to notify you more quickly. Our animal control officers will even bring the pet to you, for free, if it is currently licensed and has not been impounded before.
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A San Bernardino City pet license also provides important proof of current rabies vaccination. Rabies exists in San Bernardino County in certain wild animals as well as domestic animals that come infected through contact with them. Every year hundreds of city residents are bitten by dogs, and some of them will be required to undergo a very expensive rabies treatment because the dog was not currently vaccinated against rabies. While the law does not require rabies vaccinations for cats, it would be prudent for cat owners to do so because of their possible contact with wild animals and bats.
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Dog licensing is mandatory - cat licensing is voluntary. All dogs over the age of 4 months must be licensed within 30 days. Pet owners moving into the area must also license within 30 days. A current rabies vaccination certificate is required to purchase a license.
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City of San Bernardino has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents. Your pet’s license now includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service and designer license tags with personalization options. When you register your pet in the City of San Bernardino you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. The new licensing process with DocuPet allows residents to select a standard license tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colorful designer tag styles for an additional fee.
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License Category (Dogs)
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One Year
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Two Year
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Three Year
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Regular Unaltered
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$96.00
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Altered - Dog is spayed or neutered. (Spay/neuter Certificate is required)
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$24.00
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$42.00
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$54.00
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Senior - Pet owner is 60+ and dog is spayed or neutered. (Spay/neuter Certificate is required)
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$12.00
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$24.00
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$36.00
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Please note that we only license residents in the City of San Bernardino. If you live outside of the city or in an unincorporated county area within city limits, please contact your local animal control agency and ask how to license your pet.
Online:
You can easily purchase or renew your pet license online by visiting Pet licensing in City of San Bernardino | Licensing (docupet.com)
By Mail:
By Phone:
Remember, you must provide proof of spaying or neutering if you are applying for an Altered or Senior Altered Pet License (for the first time) and a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate. Seniors must also provide proof of age = 60+ if applying for an altered senior license)