Which areas does Clark County serve for pet licensing?

We service unincorporated Clark County and Vancouver for dog and cat licensing. We do not service Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield or Washougal. 

How do I license or my dog or cat?

Use our new online system on your phone, tablet or computer! It’s fast, easy and convenient. 

• New pet license

Can I renew my pet’s license online?

Yes, if you have an existing email in our system, your records are available. Accounts from our old system were transferred to the new system.  

• License renewals

Where can I purchase a license?

Licensing agents may charge a fee of up to $5 per license.

East area

• Eastside Auto License, 1825 SE 164th Ave, Ste 119, Vancouver, 360.833.1717
• Humane Society for SW Washington, 1100 NE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, 360.693.4746

Central area

• Clark County Animal Protection & Control, 500 W 8^th Street, Suite 100, Vancouver
  Payment options: Check or cards only, cash is NOT accepted

North county

• Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt, 360.686.3922

Here are some reasons to get your pet license today!

• Pet licenses help lost pets get reunited with their owners.
• Pet licensing serves as proof that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies. Dogs and cats 6 months and older are required to have a rabies vaccine. 
• Pet licensing helps establish pet ownership.
• Pet licenses provide funding for cruelty and neglect investigations, providing basic medical care and housing to stray dogs and cats, and public education programs 

Fees

Puppy and kitten licenses are free and are valid for 6 months.

Adult pet licenses are valid for 12 months and must be renewed annually. The following fees are required for pets older than 6 months. 

• Cats
  Fertile/intact - $40
  Altered/spayed/neutered - $20
   
• Dogs 
  Fertile/intact - $50
  Altered/spayed/neutered - $25 

Low-income assistance - Pet license fee assistance is available for households that have limited incomes and are located in unincorporated Clark County or Vancouver. Only one dog and one cat per household may qualify. Pets must be spayed or neutered. 

• Pet licensing low-income assistance application

Senior discount - Individuals older than 65 receive 50 percent off license fees for one spayed or neutered dog and cat per household.

Fines for having an unlicensed dog or cat:

• Vancouver or Town of Yacolt: initial fine $100 per animal; a second fine will cost $200 and a third will cost $400.
• Unincorporated Clark County: initial fine $250 per animal; a second fine will cost $400 and a third will cost $500.

Failure to pay a fine could create a lien against the owner’s property. . 

Pet tags are considered permanent. If your tag has become lost or unreadable, email animal@clark.wa.gov to request a replacement tag. You must include the registered owner’s name, address, phone number, pet’s name, and license number. Your account must be current to receive a replacement tag.