Licenses are required for all dogs in Westminster. Dog licenses must be renewed annually. Licenses are considered non-delinquent when they are renewed within 30 days of expiration. After 30 days, late fees are charged to renew. 

Reasons for Licensing

• Public Health: it ensures that your dog is vaccinated for rabies. 
• Legal Ownership: it provides proof that the dog legally belongs to you.
• Compliance: It's the LAW. 

Westminster Licensing Fees

A current rabies vaccination certificate is required to purchase a license.

(*) Contact Westminster Animal Control to purchase these items.
(**) A certificate of sterilization is required if your dog is altered (spayed or neutered).
(***) Proof of owner’s age and a certificate of sterilization for the dog is required.

Dog License/Vaccination Renewal Notices are mailed out near the time that a previous license will expire. Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required to purchase a license. If your rabies vaccination expiration date on the renewal notice is current on the form, you need not provide additional proof. If we do not have record of your pet being spayed or neutered, proof must be shown to receive the sterilized discount.

Licenses are available through the mail. You must submit your check, rabies vaccination certificate, proof of sterilization (if applicable) and the pre-printed renewal form.

City Of Westminster – Animal Control
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683