Dog Licensing - Marin Humane
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Dog Licensing
Jessica Poulin
2025-10-07T11:13:23-07:00
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Keep your dog’s paw on the right side of the law… get them licensed.
PURCHASE/RENEW A DOG LICENSE
Marin Humane is the dog licensing agency for Marin County, and we’ve partnered with DocuPet to bring you a better licensing experience!
When you register your dog in Marin County, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. You’ll have the option to select a standard license tag at no additional charge, or upgrade to a colorful designer tag for an additional fee.
We can also help you:
By mail:
Send a
completed license application
to: Marin Humane, Attn: Licensing, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949
In person:
Come to the shelter during business hours. Be sure to bring your dog’s rabies certificate, and if applicable the spay/neuter documentation.
If you have questions about licensing or need help with your transaction, please contact licensing support at 1-877-239-6072 or email
info@docupet.com
In addition to Marin Humane’s role as non-profit animal shelter, we’re responsible for the enforcement of county and municipal animal services ordinances (including licensing) through a Joint Powers Agreement contract with the County of Marin.
A dog license is required
by law
for all dogs over the age of four months who live in Marin County. For more information about licensing your dog, updating your record, address changes, or notification of deceased pets, call 415.506.6220.
Why is it important to get your dog licensed?
Licensing your dog
is the law
in Marin County per County Ordinance No 8.04.030.
If your dog gets lost, a license tag on your dog’s collar is the fastest way to reunite you and your dog. Even if your dog is microchipped, a license tag is immediately visible and doesn’t require a scanning device to read. Your pet’s license now includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, making it easy for anyone who finds a lost pet to create a Found Pet Report in seconds.
A current license lets people know that your dog has received the required vaccination to protect your dog from rabies.
The fee you pay for your dog’s license or license renewal helps support the animal shelter.
Your dog’s license shows that you are a responsible guardian.
Has your veterinarian requested that your dog be exempt from receiving the rabies vaccination? If so, please download and have your veterinarian complete the
Rabies Exemption Form
when submitting your dog license application. Exemption letters are only good for one year.
Licensing Fees
A $55 late fee ($60 for unaltered dogs) is imposed by the county for late renewal of your dog’s license. In order to purchase a license, you must have a current rabies vaccination certificate for your dog.
Fees
Altered Dog
Unaltered Dog
1 year – $20
1 year – $60
2 year – $30
2 year – $70
3 year – $40
3 year – $90
Senior (62+)/Disabled Owner
Altered Dog
Unaltered Dog
1 year – $15
1 year – $45
2 year – $22.50
2 year – $52.50
3 year – $30
3 year – $67.50
Four Bay Area Locations
Main Campus in Novato
Kitty Corner in San Anselmo
Thrift Shop in San Anselmo
Hopalong Office in Oakland
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Get in touch with us
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.
Novato California 94949
415.883.4621
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We rely on the generosity of animal lovers to do our work and are not a chapter or affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. Our Tax ID (EIN) is 94-1156562.
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