City License Information
In the State of California, every dog that is over the age of 4 months must be vaccinated against rabies and have a current license.. SEAACA monitors the licensing/rabies control program for residents living in our service cities.
When an Animal Control Officer finds a dog with a license every attempt is made to return the dog to its owner in the field.
During the summer months, state mandated rabies vaccination clinics are held off-site at various locations throughout the community. Some of the SEAACA service cities also have monthly vaccination clinics available throughout the year.
You may license your pet for Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Downey, Lakewood, La Palma, Montebello, Paramount, Pico Rivera, South El Monte, and South Gate online at seaaca.docupet.com
If you are unable to complete your license registration online, you may also license over the phone, by mail, or in-person at SEAACA.
In-Person Licensing Office Hours
Customers are assisted on a first come, first served basis.
*Tuesday - Saturday: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
*The Licensing Department is closed daily from 11:20 am - 12:30 pm.
For Licensing in other SEAACA cities, see list below:
City of Norwalk |
Please call (562) 929-5711 for more information Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm Alternating Fridays 8:00am – 5:00pm City Hall is closed every other Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm |
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City of Santa Fe Springs |
Please call (562) 409-1850. |
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City of Vernon |
Please call (323) 826-1448 for more information |
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Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Downey, Lakewood, La Palma, Montebello, Paramount, Pico Rivera, South El Monte, and South Gate fees payable online, over the phone, by mail or in-person at SEAACA:
City of Bell Gardens |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $30.00 | Altered: | $15.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $20.00 | Senior Altered: | $10.00 | |
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Late fee is 50% of license fee. Senior is any person over 62 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $2.00. |
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| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of Bellflower |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $42.00 | Altered: | $15.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $25.00 | Senior Altered: | $10.00 | |
| Late fee is $20.00. Senior is any person over 60 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $5.00. | ||||
| Voluntary Annual Cat Licenses: | ||||
| Cats: | Unaltered: | $20.00 | Altered: | $10.00 |
City of Buena Park |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $60.00 | Altered: | $20.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $30.00 | Senior Altered: | $10.00 | |
| Late fee is $25.00. Senior late fee is $12.50. Senior is any person over 55 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $5.00. | ||||
| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of Downey |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $39.52 | Altered: | $19.75 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $19.75 | Senior Altered: | $5.75 | |
| Late fee is 50% of license fee. Senior is any person over 62 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $2.00. | ||||
| Residents who are handicapped and low income senior citizens may also qualify for a discounted fee. | ||||
| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of Lakewood |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $28.00 | Altered: | $14.00 |
| Late fee is $20.00. Tag replacement fee is $5.00. There are no senior rates for Lakewood. | ||||
| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of La Palma |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $40.00 | Altered: | $20.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $40.00 | Senior Altered: | $10.00 | |
| Late fee is 50% of license fee. Senior is any person over 55 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $5.00. | ||||
| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of Montebello |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $60.00 | Altered: | $30.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $30.00 | Senior Altered: | $20.00 | |
| Late fee is 50% of license fee. Senior is any person over 62 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $10.00. | ||||
| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of Paramount |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $40.00 | Altered: | $20.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $40.00 | Senior Altered: | $10.00 | |
| Late fee is 50% of license fee. Senior is any person over 62 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $5.00. | ||||
| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of Pico Rivera |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $97.00 | Altered: | $23.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $59.00 | Senior Altered: | $10.00 | |
| Late fee is 50% of license fee. Senior is any person over 62 years of age. Tag replacement fee is $2.00. | ||||
| Cats: | Cats are currently not required to be licensed. | |||
City of South El Monte
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| Unaltered: | $60.00 | Altered: | $25.00 | |
| Senior Unaltered: | $40.00 | Senior Altered: | $15.00 | |
| Voluntary Annual Cat Licenses: | ||||
| Unaltered: | $60.00 | Altered: | $25.00 | |
| Senior Unaltered: | $40.00 | Senior Altered: | $15.00 | |
| Late fee is 50% of license fee. Senior is any person over 60 years of age. The tag replacement fee is $5.00. | ||||
City of South Gate |
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| Dogs: | Unaltered: | $54.00 | Altered: | $28.00 |
| Senior Unaltered: | $54.00 | Senior Altered: | $8.00 | |
| Late fee is $32.00. Tag replacement fee is $9.00. Senior is any person over 60 years of age. | ||||
| Cats: | $76.00 (Voluntary License One-Time Fee) | |||
All dogs must be licensed within 30 days of becoming 4 months of age or moving into the city. Please bring your animals current rabies certificate and/or sterility certificate. Rabies vaccination must be valid for the entire current licensing period. Expiration date of license must not exceed expiration date of the rabies vaccination.
License fees must be paid annually. License fees are subject to a penalty if any person fails to pay the required dog license renewal fee within thirty (30) days of its due date or if any person fails to obtain an original license within thirty (30) days after owning any dog or any dog coming into their care, custody, and control. Late fees will be assessed cumulatively for dog licenses not paid during the licensure period. Dog license fees are subject to change per City Council approval.