Dog License

Every person owning or having custody of any dog four months of age or older must license the dog within 30 days of acquisition or within 30 days of moving to Newport Beach. Proof of a California approved rabies vaccination is needed to obtain a license.

Cat licensing is not mandatory in Newport Beach.

Reasons to License Your Dog

• Licensing is required by State and County Ordinances in order to control rabies.
• Licensing provides necessary information to support investigations of cruelty, neglect, abandonment, and dog bites.
• A license indicates ownership of a dog. If your dog is ever lost, the license information allows Animal Control to contact you using the information on file.

To obtain a dog license in Newport Beach, you can submit an application and payment at the Police Department's front desk, at the Customer Service/Cashier at the Civic Center in Bay A, or at the Newport Beach Animal Shelter.  The dog license tag will be issued on site.  You may also complete the dog license application online. If you do not have internet access, an application can be mailed to you by calling the Revenue Division at 949-644-3141. If you submit your application online or via mail, the license tag will be mailed to you directly from Pet Data, our dog license service provider.

All license tags must be worn by the dog when in public.

If you need additional information, please call the Newport Beach Animal Shelter at 949-718-3454.