License My Pet
Is Pet Licensing required?
Yes, Hesperia Municipal Code states: Every resident in the City who owns, has an interest in, harbors and feeds, or has the care, charge, custody or possession of a dog four months of age or over and whether such dog is confined or not, shall obtain a City dog license for such a dog. (Hesperia Municipal Code 6.04.010)
Each dog shall have a current rabies vaccination validated by a rabies certificate issued by the veterinarian who performed the vaccination as a requisite to licensing. Provided further, that rabies vaccination certificate shall not be required if the license is obtained at the time the dog is vaccinated at a city low-cost clinic. (Hesperia Municipal Code 6.04.020)
A guard dog within the City, must have a city dog license and the license tag must be securely fixed to the dog’s collar regardless of where the owner resides and whether a license has been obtained for that jurisdiction. (Hesperia Municipal Code 6.04.050)
Cat licensing is not required by law; however it is strongly recommended. Having a license tag will ensure that your cat will be returned to you, if the cat is out roaming, picked up by a concerned resident or Animal Control. A license and microchip give your cat the best chances of coming home, in case they manage to get out.
Licensing Fees
| License Type | One Year | Two Years | Three Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unaltered Dog | $80 | $140 | $200 |
| Altered Dog | $15 | $26 | $35 |
| Senior Citizen Unaltered Dog | $80 | $140 | $200 |
| Senior Citizen Altered Dog | $10 | $16 | $22 |
| Cat License (Optional) | $5 | $7 | $11 |
| Guard Dog $65/year + Licensing Fee |
Additional Fees
- Replacement Tag: $4.00
- Late fee - Altered: $12; Unaltered: $30
Want to license your pet online?
Skip the lines and waiting and utilize the ease of online pet licensing! Be prepared with identification, sterility documentation and proof of a valid rabies vaccination. Failure to upload the correct supporting documentation can lead to delays in processing the per license and will require you to send or come in and present the correct documentation at the Hesperia Animal Shelter. Save yourself the time and effort and be sure to upload the correct correlating documentation. Click the icon below for the pet licensing portal: