How to Purchase a License

Sacramento County Animal Care provides pet licensing for residents of the unincorporated area of Sacramento County.​​ 

  • Online 
  • In person at the Animal Shelter by cash, debit, Visa or MasterCard
  • By mail, payment by check with a completed Animal License Application Form. Mail to: Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation, 3839 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827
  • Through participating veterinarians 

Notes: If you live within the city limits in the Greater Sacramento region, please contact the City's Animal Services for license information.

The License Now link and form take about 15 seconds to appear on your screen. An outside vendor is used for secure​ transactions. The form will open in a new browser window and the website will look different.​ 

Payment: We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. 

Purchase License Online

New License

Visit License Now! to begin the licensing process! Have your pet's rabies vaccination paperwork ready. ​

License Renewal

License Now! Have your pet's license number and rabies vaccination paperwork ready. If you are renewing your animal license, you will not receive a new tag unless you indicate it.

Replacement Tag

If your license is still current and you are only looking for a replacement tag, you can request replacement tags. Be sure to include your pet's name and license number in the Comment box. Replacement tags cost $5.00.

Licensing Within City Limits

If you live within the limits of a city located in the Greater Sacramento region, please see the below links for licensing in your area: