Dog Licenses

All dogs in the City of Pacific Grove are required to have current licenses, with a license tag attached to the dog's collar. The license and tags are obtained from the reception counter in City Hall. In order to obtain a license, dog owners are required to provide information about the dog and pay a licensing fee.

Before receiving a license, the owner must furnish a rabies vaccination certificate that is good through the end of the licensing period. These certificates are issued by the veterinarian who provided the vaccination.

The license fee will vary depending on the time period of the license requested and whether or not the dog has been spayed/neutered. The fee is substantially lower for those dogs that have been spayed/neutered. Proof of spaying or neutering must be provided to qualify for the lower rate.

Once a dog has been licensed, the renewal process is very simple. Owners will receive reminder notices when the current license is about to expire. There is still the requirement to show evidence of a current rabies certificate through the end of the next licensing period. There is a $5.00 charge for a replacement tag if the original tag is lost. Payment of license fees can be by cash, check, or credit card.

The dog licensing program in Pacific Grove is coordinated closely with the Animal Control program in the Police Department. Any lost dogs picked up by Animal Control are checked for license tags, so that they can be returned as quickly as possible to their owners.