How to license your dog or cat in San Mateo County

Dog and cat licenses are required in all cities, towns and unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. A one-year license costs just $8 for a spayed or neutered cat or $25 for a spayed or neutered dog.

To apply for a license, you will need a copy of your pet’s rabies vaccination certificate and proof of spay or neuter status. You can apply online, by mail or in person. To apply online, visit PetData.

To apply in person, bring your documentation to the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA at 12 Airport Blvd. in San Mateo or 1450 Rollins Road in Burlingame during business hours.

For more information, visit the San Mateo County pet licensing webpage.