Pet Licensing & Permits

Licenses

All dogs and cats over 6 months of age must be vaccinated for rabies, licensed, and wear the tag on their collar. See Municipal Code Title 8.04.

Licensing Fees

Please note:  Pet License Fees have increased for 2025.

  • Altered Dogs and Cats - $30
  • Unaltered Dogs and Cats - $75
  • Replacement Tag $1
  • Lifetime License Free

Pet licenses are valid January through December.

  • 60 day late fee - add 50% of the license fee
  • 120 day late fee - add 100% of the license fee.

Senior citizens, 65 and over, may obtain a lifetime license for their altered pet for no charge.

Purchase pet licenses online

  • New Pet License
  • Renewing Pet License

Licenses may be also be purchased through the mail, at the Police Department, or at local veterinary hospitals.

For your convenience, a license application may be completed and brought in or mailed together with your payment and a copy of current rabies vaccination / alteration.

Contact Us

Licenses may be purchased online, through the mail, or at the Police Department.

Licensing Hours

Online (24/7)

In Person
M-F 6am to 8pm
Sat & Sun 8am to 4pm

21900 11th Ave. S.
Des Moines, WA 98198

Quick Links

  • New Pet License
  • Renew Pet License