Animal Services
Dog and Cat License
License Instructions
Licenses can be purchased for up to three years and require proof of current rabies vaccination, and microchip registration card. Licenses are only valid for the duration of the rabies vaccine. In order to be eligible for the ALTERED fees, you must provide a copy of the animal’s neuter certificate.
| Animal License Rate | ||
| Unaltered | Altered | |
| 1 Year License | $150 | $15 |
| 2 Year License | $300 | $25 |
| 3 Year License | $450 | $35 |
Further License Information
Altered Exemption
A letter from a licensed veterinarian IS REQUIRED IF the dog or cat CANNOT be spayed or neutered for medical reasons only. Upon receipt of the letter, the license fee will be equivalent to one-half (0.5) of the required license fee. EGMC 8.03.010(C).
Required Microchip Documentation
All animal license applications are required to include a copy of the microchip registration card for each dog or cat. To fulfill this requirement please include either: a copy of the animal’s medical reports from the veterinarian or the microchip registration confirmation page from the microchip company. EGMC 8.03.080.
Senior Discount
In order to receive a senior discount, we require that valid identification be presented to the Cashier's Department at City Hall. According to the EGMC8.03.010(E)(2), one (1) cat or dog kept in a household where the owner of the cat or dog is over the age of sixty-five (65) shall be licensed without fee.
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Animal License Application.
Pay in Person: Elk Grove City Hall |
Pay by Mail: Elk Grove City Hall |
To contact Animal Licensing, please call (916) 687-3023
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