Your Licensing Guide

Summit County

Why License?

In accordance with state and local laws, pet licenses are mandatory in Summit County. In fact, licenses are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licenses help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for Summit County to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.

Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to Summit County to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

What will you need?

Licensing your pet will require specific information and proof. Having these items at the ready allows for the fastest experience. You have the option to upload a document as a saved or scanned file, or you may take a photo directly from your device on our upload page.

Payment

We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.

Documents

Spay/neuter certificate

This document is required to qualify for the discounted rate and is only needed once and will be saved to your pet’s profile upon upload for future renewals. This proof declaring that your pet has been spayed or neutered may be in the form of a statement or receipt from the veterinarian, shelter, or clinic that performed the procedure.

Rabies vaccination proof

This document serves as formal proof that your pet has received a California-approved rabies vaccination. This document may be in the form of a Rabies Vaccination Certificate that has been signed by a veterinarian or certified professional. It is the law that pets must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, so new documents will need to be uploaded to your pets profile as they receive their booster shots.

How to License

The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You’ll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your license registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it’s super easy!

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My pet has a license, but it has expired or will very soon.

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I've never licensed a pet with Summit County before

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Summit County Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Summit County. Cat licensing remains voluntary at this time. Licenses are available for 1 and 3 year terms and must be renewed prior to the expiration date. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming license expirations via mail, phone, and email.

Dog Licenses 1 Year Fee 3 Year Fee Senior 1 Year Fee
Altered Dog $15.00 $40.00 $5.00
Unaltered Dog $50.00 $150.00 $5.00
Cat Licenses (Voluntary) 1 Year Fee Senior 1 Year Fee
Altered Cat $15.00 $5.00
Unaltered Cat $50.00 $5.00
Altered Dog
1 Year Fee $15.00
3 Year Fee $40.00
Senior 1 Year Fee $5.00
Unaltered Dog
1 Year Fee $50.00
3 Year Fee $150.00
Senior 1 Year Fee $5.00
Altered Cat (Voluntary)
1 Year Fee $15.00
Senior 1 Year Fee $5.00
Unaltered Cat (Voluntary)
1 Year Fee $50.00
Senior 1 Year Fee $5.00

Voluntary cat licenses are available in Summit County. Although not required, licensing your cat is a great way to help ensure their safety.

A replacement county tag is available for a $5.00 fee when you license your pet.

Pet owners must be 65+ or older with an altered pet to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

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HELP DESK

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LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

Temporary licenses expire after 60 days. To convert a temporary license into a full license you must provide new proof of rabies expiration prior to the temporary license expiration date. With the provision of a rabies expiration date in the future, your pet's license will be extended to the full term originally selected.

Licenses are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.

You may renew your pet's license within 60 days of your pet's current license expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

Refunds may be granted for a license if a pet passes 30 days of the license purchase.

Licenses expire exactly 1 or 3 years from the license start date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase. Rabies must be valid during the time of renewal.

FEES AND FINES

Those aged 65 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate.

For all online orders, a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.65% + $0.25 per transaction.

ACCOUNT UPDATES

We’re sorry! Unfortunately, unless you update your account to reflect that a pet is no longer in your care, we have no way of knowing. Have you already told us? You may have a duplicate account. Get in touch with your licensing organization or our DocuPet customer service team to update your record.

If you are moving, please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving, you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current license may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.

CITY INFORMATION AND CITY ORDINANCES

Please get in touch with Summit County Animal Services at (970) 668-3230.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs are mandatory and cats are voluntary

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

A rabies proof is required to prove that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies. A rabies proof identifying your pet as spayed/neutered or a spay/neuter proof may be accepted as documentation of sterilization.

A valid rabies proof is required to purchase a pet license. A 60 day temporary license may be issued if you do not have rabies proof at the time of licensing. Proof of spay/neuter is required to receive the discounted altered rates.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Summit County Animal Services in person to qualify for the spay/neuter exemption.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Summit County Animal Services in person to qualify for rabies exemption.

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Documentation is also required to verify that a pet has been spayed or neutered and must be provided in order to receive the discounted rate. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

If you can’t locate the document you received after the procedure was done, you will need to contact your vet to obtain your pet's records. Be sure to specify any and all pets you require documentation for.
Once you’ve got the paperwork in your hands, take a look to ensure:

  • The document provided is the right type of proof required.
  • Pet and pet owner account data matches your own.
  • The document is clear and legible.