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Why did I receive this notice?

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Why am I being billed when I have a current license?

There may be several reasons why you received a bill when you have a current license. We're happy to help with your account information - please fill out this form to begin the process.

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When will I get my license tag?

We will mail your tag within 10 business days from the day we receive your completed license application and payment. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days to receive your tag in the mail. If we have not received correct payment or required documentation, you will be notified via mail and the processing of your license will be delayed.
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How do I get a replacement tag?

You may obtain a replacement tag by sending a check or money order in the amount of $7.00 payable to "Antioch Dog Licensing" to the mailing address below. Please include a copy of your license receipt or a note to designate the dog for which you are purchasing a replacement tag.

Antioch Dog Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929

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Can I transfer a license?

If your dog has a current license in another city or county but now resides in Antioch, you may apply for a transfer license for a fee of $7.00. Please mail your check or money order payable to "Antioch Dog Licensing" with proof of the current license, current rabies vaccination and spay/neuter status to the address below. You will be issued a City of Antioch license tag for the remaining time that the original license was valid.

Antioch Dog Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929

Licenses may not be transferred from one owner to another owner or from one dog to another dog.

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Can I obtain a refund?

You may request a refund if you have made a duplicate payment for your dog’s license, if you did not live in the City of Antioch at the time of licensing, or if the dog died within one week of payment being made. Please call toll-free 1-877-238-2698 to request a refund.

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How long is this license valid?

Licenses may be purchased for 1, 2 or 3 years, with fees charged accordingly, as long as the rabies vaccination is valid for the same period of time. Rabies laws state that the license term cannot exceed the rabies expiration date.
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Where is the local animal shelter?

Your local animal shelter is located at:

Antioch Animal Services
300 L Street
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-6989

Closed Fridays and Sundays.

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I have found a pet: what should I do?

If the pet is wearing a city license tag, please enter the six-digit tag number in the tag search box on the left side of the page. If you need assistance, you may call our office toll-free at 1-877-238-2698.
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I have lost a pet: what should I do?

If an Animal Control Officer finds your pet and your pet is wearing a current license tag on its collar, you will be contacted and told where you can pick up your pet.

If another citizen finds your pet, they may use the tag number to contact you through our online search or by calling 1-877-238-2698.

You may also call Antioch Animal Services for Lost/Found Pet Services at (925) 779-6989.

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Why should I license?

The primary reason is to prevent the spreading of rabies. Rabies is a constant health threat, and rabies vaccinations are good for your pet’s health. Did you know that rabies is 100% fatal for humans if not treated properly? Animal licensing helps the City monitor compliance with local and state rabies vaccination laws.

Licensing also helps Animal Control identify family pets, should an animal become lost. The fees from licensing are used to care for animals at the City shelters and investigate complaints about stray animals, among other services. Other goals of animal licensing are to promote responsible pet ownership and to reduce the tragedies associated with lost pets and pet overpopulation.

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What are the licensing requirements?

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs over the age of four months must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed with the City of Antioch within 30 days of ownership/possession or new residence in the City of Antioch.

The City of Antioch requires dogs to wear the license tag at all times. If the tag is not on the animal, Animal Control Officers are not required to return the dog to the owner’s home, and the dog may be impounded at the owner’s expense.

View the complete Antioch ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due on the last day of the month in which your current license expires. New licenses are due within 30 days of ownership or possession of the dog or new residence in the City of Antioch.

By ordinance, a late fee of $40 is added to each license that is not purchased by the due date.

License Term

Licenses may be purchased for 1, 2 or 3 years, with fees charged accordingly, as long as the rabies vaccination is valid for the same period of time. Rabies laws state that the license term cannot exceed the rabies expiration date.
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Why was licensing privatized?

The City of Antioch chose to privatize animal licensing in 2002 to improve the efficiency of the licensing program and provide better service to its citizens.
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Who is PetData?

PetData, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, provides animal licensing services for municipalities and animal welfare agencies throughout the United States. The company, a member of the National Animal Control Association, has been in business since 1994. PetData’s goals are to increase animal licensing, to reduce animal euthanasia, to educate the community, and to help solve animal control problems.
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Does PetData sell information?

We at PetData consider the privacy of our clients to be of paramount importance. PetData has never sold information or data to any third-party. PetData does not use any personally identifiable data collected for any purpose other than for those purposes as required by client contracts.

We do not respond to requests for information from non-client individuals or corporations, nor do we release information without the express written consent of our clients. PetData does not and will not share or sell client data with any other parties or make client data publicly available unless authorized by the client or required under a legal subpoena. All data belongs to our clients, and PetData serves only as a custodian for client-owned data.

Groups or individuals requesting data should contact their City or County directly as PetData will only release data to our contracted clients.

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