Fees & Licensing:

Dog Licensing Fees:

We license the unincorporated areas of Tulare County.

Licensing requirements:
    1. A current rabies vaccination
    2. Proof of spaying or neutering (if applicable)
    3. Appropriate fee

Regular Fee (Part 4, Chapter 7, Article 5, Section 1135)
1. Applies when the dog becomes five months old and/or has been in owner's possession or in the County over 30 days. Renewals must be received or postmarked within 30 days from the last day of the month in which the current license term expires.
2. Permanent tags are issued. Replacement tags will be issued for a fee of $2.00 only if the permanent tag is lost.

Term	Male or Female	Neutered or Spayed
1 Year	$25.00	$10.00
2 Years	$40.00	$16.00
3 Years	$55.00	$22.00

Delinquent (Late) Penalty (Part 4, Chapter 7, Article 5, Section 1180)
1. Applies when the renewal fee is paid more than 30 days after the last day of the month in which the previous license expired.
2. The late penalty is $10.

Kennel Licenses

Kennel permits address the owners of five or more dogs over the age of four months and provide for the licensing of a commercial or non-commercial kennel in lieu of the owner paying to license each individual dog. Kennel licenses are issued on a fiscal year basis, from July 1 st to June 30 th. Before being issued or renewed, all prospective kennels are first inspected by Animal Control and also reviewed by the Resource Management Agency.

Tulare County Animal Control Shelter
Dog Licensing Program
14131 Avenue 256
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6511

Animal Control Fees :

Animal Reclamation - $30 impound fee, $8 boarding fee per day plus license fee and fines.

License - $10 and up depending on the length of the license term and if the dog is altered.

Trap Rental - $5/day or $20/week + $30 deposit (refunded when the trap is returned).

Shelter Services