License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs over the age of 4 months must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed by the person owning, harboring, or controlling the dog within the City, within 30 days after taking residence in the City or becoming the owner or custodian of the dog.

A maximum of three (3) dogs per residence is allowed.

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Due Date

Payment for your license is due within 30 days of the expiration of your current license. If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of becoming the owner or custodian of a dog over the age of 4 months or within 30 days after taking residence in the City of Redondo Beach.

LATE PENALTY AND COLLECTION ADMIN FEES

A $25 Late Penalty Fee will apply to licenses purchased more than 30 days after the due date. For licenses purchased more than 60 days after the due date, a fee of $59 ($25 Penalty + $34 Collection Fee) will be applied. For licenses purchased more than 90 days after the due date, a fee of $76 ($25 Penalty + $34 +$17 Collection Fees) will be applied. Late Penalty and Collection Admin Fees accrue for each missed year of licensing.

License Term

Initial licenses will be valid for one year from date of purchase, and renewal licenses will be valid for one year from the last license expiration date.