License Fees

License Fees Effective 10/1/12

Dog/Wolf Hybrid License Fees	1-Year	3-Year
Unaltered Dog	$50.00	$145.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$20.00	$55.00
Senior Discount (60+)	1-Year	3-Year
Unaltered Dog	$18.00	$54.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$9.00	$23.00
Other Fees
Late Fee (30 days past lic. expire)	$20.00
Replacement Tag	$8.00
A license is required for all dogs and wolf hybrids in the County.

Cat License Fees	1-Year	3-Year
Unaltered Cat	$15.00	$45.00
Spayed/Neutered Cat	$7.00	$17.50
Senior Discount (60+)	1-Year	3-Year
Unaltered Cat	$7.00	$21.00
Spayed/Neutered Cat	$5.00	$11.25
Other Fees
Late Fee (30 days past lic. expire)	$7.00
Replacement Tag	$5.00
A cat license is required in the cities of Belmont, Brisbane, Hillsborough, Millbrae, Redwood City and San Mateo and the unincorporated areas of the County, and is highly recommended in all other cities.

In an effort to reduce pet overpopulation and starvation, licensing unaltered pets is higher. In addition, the County includes a $1 surcharge in all licensing fees. This surcharge is placed in the Animal Population Trust Fund used to assist pet owners with their pet’s sterilization fees.

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Due Date

Your license is due on the first of the month in which your license expires. There is a grace period of 30 days in which to make payment for your pet’s license.

By ordinance, a late fee is added if payment is not made within 30 days of the due date.