Your Licensing Guide

Solano County Animal Care Services

Why License?

In accordance with state and local laws, pet licenses are mandatory in areas that Solano County Animal Care Services serves. 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 Solano County Animal Care Services 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 Solano County Animal Care Services 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 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!

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Select your community

Solano County Animal Care Services is contracted to issue licenses in the following communities

Benicia

Vacaville

Unincorporated Solano County

Fairfield

Dixon

Rio Vista

Vallejo

Suisun City

City of Benicia Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in the City of Benicia. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $60.00 $120.00 $180.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog $25.00 $40.00 $60.00
Senior Unaltered Dog $30.00 $60.00 $90.00
Senior First Spayed/Neutered Dog $0.00 N/A N/A
Senior Additional Spayed/Neutered Dog $15.00 $20.00 $25.00
Senior Unaltered Dog $30.00 $60.00 $90.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $60.00
2 Year Fee $120.00
3 Year Fee $180.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $25.00
2 Year Fee $40.00
3 Year Fee $60.00
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $30.00
2 Year Fee $60.00
3 Year Fee $90.00
Senior First Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $0.00
Senior Additional Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $15.00
2 Year Fee $20.00
3 Year Fee $25.00
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $30.00
2 Year Fee $60.00
3 Year Fee $90.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $15.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration, or a late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

City of Vacaville Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in the City of Vacaville. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $60.00 $114.00 $169.50
Spayed/Neutered Dog $22.00 $39.60 $58.30
Senior Unaltered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog $10.00 $16.00 $23.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $60.00
2 Year Fee $114.00
3 Year Fee $169.50
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $22.00
2 Year Fee $39.60
3 Year Fee $58.30
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $10.00
2 Year Fee $16.00
3 Year Fee $23.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $15.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration, or a late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

Unincorporated Areas of Solano County Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Unincorporated Areas of Solano County. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $40.00 $76.00 $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog $10.00 $16.00 $23.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $40.00
2 Year Fee $76.00
3 Year Fee $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $10.00
2 Year Fee $16.00
3 Year Fee $23.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

City of Fairfield Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in the City of Fairfield. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $60.00 $114.00 $169.50
Spayed/Neutered Dog $24.00 $43.00 $64.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog $12.00 $19.00 $28.00
Senior Unaltered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $60.00
2 Year Fee $114.00
3 Year Fee $169.50
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $24.00
2 Year Fee $43.00
3 Year Fee $64.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $12.00
2 Year Fee $19.00
3 Year Fee $28.00
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $15.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration, or a late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

Dixon Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Dixon. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $40.00 $76.00 $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog $10.00 $16.00 $23.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $40.00
2 Year Fee $76.00
3 Year Fee $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $10.00
2 Year Fee $16.00
3 Year Fee $23.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $15.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration, or a late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

Rio Vista Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Rio Vista. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $40.00 $76.00 $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog $10.00 $16.00 $23.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $40.00
2 Year Fee $76.00
3 Year Fee $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $10.00
2 Year Fee $16.00
3 Year Fee $23.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $15.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration, or a late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

Vallejo Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Vallejo. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $40.00 $76.00 $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog $10.00 $16.00 $23.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $40.00
2 Year Fee $76.00
3 Year Fee $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $10.00
2 Year Fee $16.00
3 Year Fee $23.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $15.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration, or a late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

Suisun City Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Suisun City. Licenses are available for 1, 2 or 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 2 Year Fee 3 Year Fee
Unaltered Dog $40.00 $76.00 $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog $20.00 $36.00 $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog $10.00 $16.00 $23.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $40.00
2 Year Fee $76.00
3 Year Fee $113.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $20.00
2 Year Fee $36.00
3 Year Fee $53.00
Senior Spayed/Neutered Dog
1 Year Fee $10.00
2 Year Fee $16.00
3 Year Fee $23.00

A replacement Solano County Animal Care tag is available for a $18.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

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, 2, 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 is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

A late fee of $15.00 will apply 30 days following license expiration, or a late fee of $25.00 will apply 60 days following license expiration.

Pet owners must be 65 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age.

Frequently Asked Questions

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LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

You may license in person at Solano County located at 2510 Claybank Road Fairfield CA 94533.

Licenses expire at the end of the 1 year term 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.

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

Solano County provides licensing services for the following areas: Benicia, Vacaville, Unincorporated Solano County, Fairfield, Dixon, Rio Vista, Vallejo, Suisun City

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.

All dogs over the age of 4 months are required to be licensed

No refunds are provided on licenses purchased regardless of circumstances.

Temporary licenses expire after 60 days. To convert a temporary license into a full license you must provide new proof of rabies expiration prior to the temporary license expiration date. If the rabies expiration date extends beyond the original term selected, your pet's license may be extended to the full term originally selected. If the newly provided rabies expiration date falls prior to the term end, the new license expiration date will be the same as the rabies vaccination expiration date.

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 Solano County directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

FEES AND FINES

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

Those aged 65 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate.

TAGS

Please visit in person at San Leandro City Hall located at 835 East 14th St. San Leandro CA 94577 and they will be able to assist you.

Please visit in person at Solano County located at 2510 Claybank Road Fairfield CA 94533 and they will be able to assist you.

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.

CITY INFORMATION AND CITY ORDINANCES

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

A valid rabies proof is required to purchase a pet license. A 60 day temporary license may be issued if you do not have rabies proof at the time of licensing. Proof of spay/neuter is required to receive the discounted altered rates.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Solano County in person to qualify for rabies 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 and must be provided in order to receive the discounted rate. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Solano County in person to qualify for the spay/neuter exemption.

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.