Josephine County pet licensing

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Josephine County provides licensing services for the following areas: Josephine County

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. If the rabies expiration date extends beyond the original term selected, your pet's license may be extended to the full term originally selected. If the newly provided rabies expiration date falls prior to the term end, the new license expiration date will be the same as the rabies vaccination expiration date.

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.

Please visit Josephine County Public Heath Department in person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 715 NW Dimmick St in Grants Pass.

You may license in person at the following locations:

• Josephine County Public Health Department located at 715 NW Dimmick St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
• Josephine County Animal Shelter located at 1420 Brookside Blvd, Grants Pass OR 97526

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

Licenses expire at the end of the license term selected unless your pet's current rabies vaccination expiration date falls prior to the end of the term. A license cannot be valid at any time a pet's rabies is expired. If you provide new proof of rabies expiration extending beyond the original term selected prior to the license expiration date, your pet's license may be extended to the full term originally selected.

All dogs over the age of 6 months are required to be licensed. 

Licenses expire at the end of the license term selected unless your pet's current rabies vaccination expiration date falls prior to the end of the term. A license cannot be valid at any time a pet's rabies is expired. If you provide new proof of rabies expiration extending beyond the original term selected prior to the license expiration date, your pet's license may be extended to the full term originally selected.

In Josephine County, a pet license may not be valid at any time that a pet's rabies vaccination is not current.

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact Josephine County Public Health Department directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

A processing fee of $2.00 per license product applies to all online orders.

A fine of $265 may be charged for failing to comply.

If your community requires proof of spay/neuter for your pet in order to receive a discounted licensing rate, you will need to upload the appropriate documentation stating that your pet has been spayed/neutered to your online account. Once the documentation has been approved by Josephine County, you will be eligible to receive the new discounted rate. Otherwise, you can visit Josephine County Public Health Department in person at 715 NW Dimmick St in Grants Pass and show proof of spay/neuter there.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.

Visit this page for licensing options and fees. 

Please visit in person at Josephine County Public Health Department located at 715 NW Dimmick St in Grants Pass and they will be able to assist you.

You are allowed for a maximum of 6 of dogs per dwelling.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws. 

Please get in touch with Josephine County Animal Shelter at (541) 474-5458.

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.

If the rabies vaccination certificate does not match your information because the pet was adopted, we recommend contacting Josephine County Animal Shelter directly so their team can review and approve the documentation. We suggest reaching out to confirm that you have all required documentation, which may include adoption paperwork, in order to license your pet.

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.

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.

Yes! A temporary license can be issued while you gather your documents. Just follow one of the licensing methods listed above to get started. Please note that proof must be submitted before the temporary license expires, otherwise a new license will need to be purchased.

Documentation uploaded via the online system is reviewed within two to three business days.

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.