Albany, CA · Alameda County
Dog License Application
Albany dog owners use this application to obtain, renew, or replace a dog license and provide the required vaccination and supporting records.
What this form is
Use this application to request a new dog license, renew a license, or replace a tag for a dog in Albany. It asks for owner and dog information, the application type, and a license fee selection based on the dog’s status and rabies vaccine expiration. Include copies of the rabies certificate and applicable proof of spay or neuter and age; incomplete applications will not be processed.
Who needs it
Albany residents applying for a dog license, renewing one, or requesting a replacement tag should complete this application and provide the required supporting copies.
How to submit it
Email the completed application and supporting paperwork to [email protected]; the city will contact you about payment. For mail-in applications, send the completed form, check or money order, and supporting documents to the Albany Finance Department, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download Albany’s Dog License Application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Select new, renewal, or replacement and enter the owner, dog, license, and fee information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Copies
Include the rabies certificate and applicable proof of spay or neuter and age.
- 4
Submit To The City
Email the form and attachments to [email protected] or mail them with payment to the Finance Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary, and it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment. Complete the form and provide the required supporting copies.
- How do I submit the Dog License Application?
- Email the application and supporting paperwork to [email protected], or mail them with a check or money order to the Albany Finance Department at 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706.
- What documents should I include?
- Include a copy of the dog’s rabies vaccination certificate, proof of spay or neuter, and proof of age for a discounted rate when applicable. Send copies only; originals will not be returned.
- How do I choose a license term?
- Select a term that does not extend beyond the rabies certificate’s expiration date. The certificate must be valid for the entire selected period; if it expires in less than a year, select a one-year license.