County of Fresno Online Dog License

(To purchase a City of Fresno dog license visit Fresno City Hall)

Dog Licenses are required in the County of Fresno for all dogs over four months of age.  A County of Fresno dog license is valid from the DATE OF RABIES VACCINATION for a period of 12 months (or up to 36 months if purchased in advance) through the rabies vaccination expiration date. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 559-600-7387.

If your pet needs an updated rabies vaccine, see our Veterinary Listings and Resources page for low-cost vaccine clinics and full-service veterinary hospitals.

If you are unsure if you live in the County, feel free to contact us directly to ask 559-600-7387 or email us at info@fresnohumane.org

WHO IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A DOG LICENSE?

Anyone who has a dog over the age of 4 months and lives in the State of California.   

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A DOG LICENSE? 

A current rabies vaccine that has been administered by a veterinarian.   You must have a rabies certificate provided by a licensed veterinarian.  

HOW MUCH DOES A DOG LICENSE COST?

Fresno County Residents  

  • $4.00 for sterilized dogs

  • $39.00 for non-sterilized dogs.

  • $10.00 late fee if your license is overdue.

City Of Fresno Resident: (Online licensing not available at this time) To purchase a city license visit Fresno City Hall

  • $12.00 for sterilized dogs

  • $50.00 for non-sterilized dogs

As part of its effort to address the issue of pet overpopulation, the County and City of Fresno have implemented higher licensing fees for non-sterilized dogs. Before a license for a sterilized dog is issued, the owner shall submit a copy of their certificate of sterilization; or the owner shall otherwise satisfy the pound keeper that their dog is sterilized.

To keep our records up to date, please contact our office (559) 600-7387 if you no longer own or have a dog. If your dog has passed away, please contact us and accept our condolences.

Did You Know?

  • If your licensed dog is found with a current ID tag by a member of the public, they are more likely to be directly returned to you with no visit to the shelter.

  • Renewing your license annually keeps your contact information and address up-to-date so your pet can be returned should they ever get lost

  • Missing dogs that are found and have a license are more likely to be returned to their homes.

  • The majority of stray dogs found without a dog license are never returned to their families

  • By state law owners are required to have a dog license within 30 days of ownership.

  • Any dog owner found owning an unlicensed dog can be fined $100.