Merced County, CA · Merced County

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Dog License Application

Merced County dog owners use this application to request a new license or renew an existing dog license.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Merced County · Merced County, Merced County, California
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
countyofmerced.com
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What this form is

This application lets dog owners request a new license or renew an existing one. It asks for owner contact and mailing information and animal information. Include a copy of the dog's current rabies vaccination certificate; applicants requesting a discounted license must also provide a copy of the spay/neuter certificate.

Who needs it

Dog owners requesting a new Merced County dog license or renewing a license should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Dog License Application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Select new license or renewal and fill in the owner and animal information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include the current rabies vaccination certificate; add a spay/neuter certificate if requesting a discounted license.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Submit the application to the county department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
What attachments are required with the application?
Include a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate. If requesting a discounted license, also provide a copy of the spay/neuter certificate.
How do I submit the Dog License Application?
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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