Your Licensing Guide

Animal Care of Davis County

Why License?

In accordance with state and local laws, pet licenses are mandatory in Davis County. In fact, licenses are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licenses help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for Animal Care of Davis County to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.

Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to Animal Care of Davis County to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

What will you need?

Licensing your pet will require specific information and proof. Having these items at the ready allows for the fastest experience. You have the option to upload a document as a saved or scanned file, or you may take a photo directly from your device on our upload page.

Payment

We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.

Documents

Spay/neuter certificate

This document is required to qualify for the discounted rate and is only needed once and will be saved to your pet’s profile upon upload for future renewals. This proof declaring that your pet has been spayed or neutered may be in the form of a statement or receipt from the veterinarian, shelter, or clinic that performed the procedure.

Rabies vaccination proof

This document serves as formal proof that your pet has received a rabies vaccination. This document may be in the form of a Rabies Vaccination Certificate that has been signed by a veterinarian or certified professional. It is the law that pets must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, so new documents will need to be uploaded to your pets profile as they receive their booster shots.

How to License

The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You’ll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your license registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it’s super easy!

Renew my pet's license

My pet has a license, but it has expired or will very soon.

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License a pet for the first time

I've never licensed a pet with Animal Care of Davis County before.

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Davis County Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs and cats living in Davis County. Licenses are available for 1 and 3 year terms and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming license expirations via mail, phone, and email.

Dog Licenses 1 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Sterilized and Microchipped Dog $15.00 $40.00
Unsterilized and/or Unmicrochipped Dog $40.00 -
Dog Licenses (Senior Owner (60+)) Lifetime
Sterilized and Microchipped Dog $25.00
Cat Licenses 1 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Sterilized and Microchipped Cat $5.00 $10.00
Unsterilized and/or Unmicrochipped Cat $15.00 -
Cat Licenses (Senior Owner (60+)) Lifetime
Sterilized and Microchipped Cat $15.00
Sterilized and Microchipped Dog
1 Year Fee $15.00
3 Year Fee $40.00
Unsterilized and/or Unmicrochipped Dog
1 Year Fee $40.00
Sterilized and Microchipped Dog - Senior Owner (60+)
Lifetime $25.00
Sterilized and Microchipped Cat
1 Year Fee $5.00
3 Year Fee $10.00
Unsterilized and/or Unmicrochipped Cat
1 Year Fee $15.00
Sterilized and Microchipped Cat - Senior Owner (60+)
Lifetime $15.00

A replacement Davis County tag is available for a $5.00 fee.

A valid rabies certificate is required to complete the licensing process. You must upload or present your certificates at time of purchase.

All licenses expire the day they were purchased, 1 or 3 years in the future depending on the term of the license purchased, so long as the rabies vaccination remains valid for the duration of the chosen license. If your pet’s rabies vaccination expires prior to the selected license term, the license will expire on the rabies vaccination expiration date.

A spay/neuter certificate and microchip number is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

When licensing a Certified Guide or Assistance Dog for the first time, licensing must be done in person. Future renewals may be done online once the status is verified.

A late fee of $25.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration.

Failure to license your pet may result in a fine.

Pet owners must be 60 or older with a sterlized and microchipped pet in order to qualify for senior citizen rates.

All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months are required to have a current rabies vaccination and be licensed with Davis County, Utah.

Frequently Asked Questions

HELP DESK

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PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIP

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact Animal Care of Davis County directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

No refunds are provided on licenses purchased regardless of circumstances.

As you are required to provide documentation to demonstrate proof that your pet has been spayed/neutered, our customer care team members are not able to review this documentation and therefore cannot process new licenses for spayed/neutered pets over the phone. You must license online where you can upload the required documentation, or present it in person at a Animal Care of Davis County located at 1422 E 600 N, Fruit Heights, UT 84037. Once we have documentation on file, we do not require it again, and thus, renewals can be processed over the phone.

You may license in person at Animal Care of Davis County located at 1422 E 600 N, Fruit Heights, UT 84037.

Please visit Animal Care of Davis County in-person located at 1422 E 600 N, Fruit Heights, UT 84037, and they will be able to assist you.

Licenses expire at the end of the license term selected unless your pet's current rabies vaccination expiration date falls prior to the end of the term. A license cannot be valid at any time a pet's rabies is expired. If you provide new proof of rabies expiration extending beyond the original term selected prior to the license expiration date, your pet's license may be extended to the full term originally selected.

All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months are required to have a current rabies vaccination and be licensed with Davis County, Utah.

Licenses are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.

In Davis County, a pet license may not be valid at any time that a pet's rabies vaccination is not current.

You may renew your pet's license within 60 days of your pet's current license expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

FEES AND FINES

Late fees come into effect if a license is not renewed within 30 days of the original expiration date.

Please visit Animal Care of Davis County in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.

For all online orders, a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.65% + $0.25 per transaction.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.

Those aged 60 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate. Your pet must be spayed/neutered and microchipped to receive the senior rate.

ACCOUNT UPDATES

We're sorry for your loss. You can update a pet's profile via your online account by editing your pet's profile and selecting 'Remove this Pet'.

We’re sorry! Unfortunately, unless you update your account to reflect that a pet is no longer in your care, we have no way of knowing. Have you already told us? You may have a duplicate account. Get in touch with your licensing organization or our DocuPet customer service team to update your record.

If you are moving, please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving, you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current license may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.

CITY INFORMATION AND CITY ORDINANCES

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs and Cats

Please get in touch with Animal Care of Davis County at (801) 444-2200.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

If you can’t locate the document you received after the procedure was done, you will need to contact your vet to obtain your pet's records. Be sure to specify any and all pets you require documentation for.
Once you’ve got the paperwork in your hands, take a look to ensure:

  • The document provided is the right type of proof required.
  • Pet and pet owner account data matches your own.
  • The document is clear and legible.

If your pet is rabies exempt, you will need to provide the required paperwork and visit Animal Care of Davis County in person to obtain approval for the exemption.

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Documentation is also required to verify that a pet has been spayed or neutered. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Documentation is also required to verify that a pet has been spayed or neutered. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

A rabies proof is required to prove that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies. A rabies proof identifying your pet as spayed/neutered or a spay/neuter proof may be accepted as documentation of sterilization.