Arcata, CA · Humboldt County

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Dog License Application

Dog owners use this application to request a City of Arcata license and provide information about their dog, owner, and rabies vaccination.

What this form is

Use this application to request a dog license from the City of Arcata. The form asks for the dog's name, breed, age, rabies expiration date, color, sex, and altered status, as well as the owner's name, address, and phone number. Return the completed application to City Hall with current proof of rabies vaccinations and the fee due; the city says it will send a tag.

Who needs it

Dog owners seeking an Arcata dog license should complete this application and provide current proof of the dog's rabies vaccination.

How to submit it

Complete the application and return it to City Hall with current proof of rabies vaccinations and the fees due. The form lists a phone number for questions but no submission address.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, and the signer simply signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the City of Arcata Dog License Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the requested dog and owner information.

  3. 3

    Gather Proof And Fees

    Include current proof of rabies vaccinations and the fees due.

  4. 4

    Return It To City Hall

    Return the completed application and attachments to City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Dog License Application ask for?
It asks for the dog's name, breed, age, rabies expiration date, color, sex, and altered status, plus the owner's name, address, and phone number.
What should I include with my Dog License Application?
Return the completed application with current proof of rabies vaccinations and the fees due. The form says City Hall will send a dog tag.
How do I submit the Dog License Application?
Complete the application and return it to City Hall with current proof of rabies vaccinations and the fees due. The form lists a phone number for questions but no submission address.
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; the signer simply signs and dates the application.

Need something notarized?

This Dog License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Arcata form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.