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Licensing Ordinance
All dogs and cats over 2 months old in Steilacoom and Lakewood are required to be licensed. A current rabies vaccination is required for all dogs and cats.
View the complete City of Lakewood ordinance
View the complete Town of Steilacoom ordinance
Mailing Address
Please mail a description of your pet and proof of spay/neuter, along with your check or money order payable to "City of Lakewood Animal Licensing" to the address below. Please do not send cash.
City of Lakewood Animal Licensing
C/O PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929
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City of Lakewood License Application (PDF format) |
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Download Town of Steilacoom License Application (PDF format) |
Required Paperwork
- Proof of spay/neuter, such as a signed statement from a veterinarian, is required if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period and you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee.
- All pets are required to have a current rabies vaccination. A copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate is requested for each pet.
Note: Please send legible copies of your paperwork, as they will not be returned with your tag and receipt.
License Fees
Serving Lakewood and Steilacoom, Washington.
City of Lakewood (updated 12/15/2008) |
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Unaltered Dog/Cat |
$55.00 |
Spayed/Neutered Dog |
$20.00 |
Spayed/Neutered Cat |
$12.00 |
Dog/Cat Under 6 Months |
$4.00 |
Senior (65+) or Physically Disabled |
|
Unaltered Dog/Cat |
$30.00 |
Spayed/Neutered Dog |
$10.00 |
Spayed/Neutered Cat |
$4.00 |
Dog/Cat Under 6 Months |
$4.00 |
Other Fees |
|
Service Dog |
no fee |
Replacement Tag |
no fee |
Late Fee (after Feb 28 unless new pet) |
$2.00 |
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City of Lakewood License Application (PDF format) |
Town of Steilacoom |
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Unaltered Dog/Cat |
$65.00 |
Altered Dog |
$18.00 |
Altered Cat |
$10.00 |
Senior (65+) Fees |
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Unaltered Dog/Cat |
$36.00 |
Altered Dog |
$10.00 |
Altered Cat |
$5.00 |
Other Fees |
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Service Dog |
no fee |
Replacement Tag |
$3.00 |
Late Fee (30 days from lic. exp) |
$10.00 |
Late Fee (60 days from lic. exp) |
$20.00 |
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Town of Steilacoom License Application (PDF format) |
The cost for licensing unaltered or fertile pets is higher than for licensing spayed or neutered pets in order to promote sterilization and to reduce pet overpopulation and starvation.
Due Date
All licenses expire on December 31st regardless of the date of purchase. Payment for your license is due by February 28th.
By ordinance, a late fee is added to each license not purchased within 30 days of the expiration of the prior license.