In accordance with state and local laws, pet licenses are mandatory in the cities that Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 LBACS to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.
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.
We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.
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.
This document serves as formal proof that your pet has received a California-approved 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.
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!
I've never licensed a pet with Long Beach Animal Care Services before
In person licensing is available at the following location however it's important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail:
Don't forget to check hours of operation, appointment policies, and accepted payment methods prior to heading out.
Long Beach Animal Care Services
7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815
If you opt to license via snail mail - keep in mind processing your registration will take a lot longer!
Make sure you complete the below form in full and that it is free of any errors otherwise your registration may not be successfully processed. The fine print is there for a reason so keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.
If you're having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can contact our customer care team and they may be able to process your pet license over the phone. Note that you must have up to date spay/neuter or rabies documents on file and we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.
DocuPet Customer Care: 1-877-239-6072
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday (excluding holidays) between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm PST and Sunday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm PST
Long Beach Animal Care Services is contracted to issue licenses in the following communities
Pet licenses are required for all dogs and cats living in Long Beach. Licenses are available for 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Dog - Unaltered | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | $1,125.00 |
| Cat Licenses | 1 Year Fee |
|---|---|
| Cat - Altered | $12.00 |
| Cat Altered - Senior | $6.00 |
| Dog - Unaltered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $1,125.00 |
| Cat - Altered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $12.00 |
| Cat Altered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $6.00 |
Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Cerritos. Licenses are available for 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Dog - Unaltered | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | $1,125.00 |
| Dog - Unaltered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $1,125.00 |
Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Signal Hill. Licenses are available for 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Dog - Unaltered | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | $1,125.00 |
| Dog - Unaltered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $1,125.00 |
Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Los Alamitos. Licenses are available for 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Dog - Unaltered | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | $1,125.00 |
| Dog - Unaltered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $250.00 |
| Dog Unaltered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $125.00 |
| Dog - Altered | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $28.00 |
| Dog Altered - Senior | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $14.00 |
| Dog - Vicious Animal | |
|---|---|
| 1 Year Fee | $1,125.00 |
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You may license in person at Long Beach Animal Care Services located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815.
All pets over the age of 4 months are required to be licensed.
Refunds may be granted for a license if a pet passes away within 30 days of the license purchase.
You may license in person at Long Beach Animal Care Services located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815.
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.
Refunds may be granted for a license if a pet passes or is returned within 30 days of the license purchase. Additionally, a partial refund may be given in the amount of the difference between an intact vs spayed/neutered license if proof of spay/neuter is provided within 30 days of license purchase.
As per California State law, a pet license may not be valid at anytime a pet's rabies vaccination is expired.
Temporary licenses expire after 90 days. To convert a temporary license into a full license you must provide new proof of rabies vaccination prior to the temporary license expiration date. 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.
Licenses are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.
Long Beach Animal Care Services provides licensing services for the following areas: Long Beach, Signal Hill, Cerritos, Los Alamitos
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.
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 Long Beach Animal Care Services or DocuPet directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.
Long Beach Animal Care Services pet owner DocuPet website url is louisvilleky.docupet.com
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 Long Beach Animal Care Services directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.
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 (e.g., type St instead of Street.) You may contact DocuPet Customer Care directly for assistance if you believe you reside within the licensing jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.
Those aged 60 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate.
If your community requires proof of spay/neuter for your pet in order to receive a discounted licensing rate, you will need to upload the appropriate documentation stating that your pet has been spayed/neutered to your online account. Once the documentation has been approved by Long Beach Animal Care Services, you will be eligible to receive the new discounted rate. Otherwise, you can visit Long Beach Animal Care Services in person at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815 and show proof of spay/neuter there.
For all online orders, a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.65% + $0.25 per transaction.
Please visit Long Beach Animal Care Services in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. They are located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.
Please visit Long Beach Animal Care Services in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. They are located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815.
Late fees come into effect if a license is not renewed within 30 days of the original expiration date.
For all online orders a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
No, each pet will only receive one free tag with their first license via DocuPet. This tag doesn’t expire. If you’ve already received a DocuPet tag, your furry friend is good to go! If you’d like a new tag, you can purchase a standard replacement tag or a new designer tag during the license order process or in our store.
Please visit in person at Long Beach Animal Care Services located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815 and they will be able to assist you.
Please visit Long Beach Animal Care Services in person located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach CA 90815 and they will be able to assist you.
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.
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.
Please get in touch with Long Beach Animal Care Services at 562-570-7387.
Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws: Municipal Code
You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Long Beach Animal Care Services in person to qualify for a 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.
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:
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.
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.
Documentation uploaded via the online system is reviewed within two to three business days.
You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Long Beach Animal Care Services in person to qualify for rabies exemption. For more information please inquire with LBACS directly.
A valid rabies proof is required to purchase a pet license. A 90 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.
