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License a pet in California

License a pet.

In California, 52 county departments, 5 public authorities and 2 city governments publish 59 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (14), availability notices (11), eligibility (8), appointments (2), deadlines (1) and processing time (1). 58 counties have a page for it below.

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Cities can operate their own shelters or contract with another provider. Check your address and the purpose of your visit.
Sheltering, field response and pet licensing can have different service areas. County browse associations do not establish eligibility.
Appointments, owner surrender, lost-pet reclaim, adoption and emergency dispatch are distinct services. Read the official provider’s current instructions.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Mariposa

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Mariposa County animal services

Official animal care/control provider associated with Mariposa County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.

Mariposa dog-license application locations & mail instructionsOfficial instructions

County Sheriff Animal Control instructions name the animal facility, Sheriff business office and mail route. Call ahead before visiting the facility. Bring rabies and applicable altered-status proof; the county says not to mail cash.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Mariposa County Animal Control · Fees & licenses (opens in a new tab)

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How you can obtain a county license for your dog: Mariposa Sheriffs Animal Facility - 5012 Fairgrounds Dr.- Please call ahead to insure staff is in the facility and not out on calls, 209-966-3615. The Mariposa County Sheriff's Business Office at 5284 Highway 49 North- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. By mail at P.O. Box 276, Mariposa, CA 95338, please include a copy of your rabies certificate, a copy of your spay/neuter certificate as well as the appropriate payment amount. Please do not mail cash. Make checks or money orders out to Mariposa County. All documents will be returned to you. Unaltered Dog $6.50 per year and Altered Dog $3.25 per year Please bring your rabies certificate, spay/neuter certificate as well as the appropriate payment amount.

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