Dog Licenses

Permit Requirements

You must purchase a license for any dog over 4 months of age. Licenses are valid for up to 2 years, or until the rabies vaccination expires. To obtain or renew a license, you need to present:

  • Proof of current rabies vaccination
  • Proof of neuter/spay (for reduced fee)
  • Payment of license fee

Mail your proof of vaccination and neutering, with your payment, to:

Auburn Police Department

Attn. Code Enforcement

1215 Lincoln Way

Auburn, Ca 95603


Or come to the Auburn Police Department records window in person during regular business hours. If you have questions about licensing your animal, please contact Code Enforcement at 530-823-4237 x 314


License Fees

  • Altered
    • 1 Year - $6
    • 2 Years - $12
  • Non-Altered
    • 1 Year - $12
    • 2 Years - $24

License Fee Exemptions

With verification of current rabies vaccination, owners of the following dogs are exempt from dog license fees:

  • Seeing eye dogs owned by a blind or partially blind person
  • Any dog certified as a canine companion for independent living and owned by a disabled person
  • Dogs used by law enforcement personnel
  • Any dog owned by a citizen over the age of 65
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