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What are you here to do today?

Renew my pet's license

My pet has a license, but it has expired or will very soon.

Enter an access code

I received an access code in the mail that I need to enter.

License a pet for the first time

I’ve never licensed a pet with Stanislaus Animal Services Agency before.

Log into my licensing account

Access your record to update your account or upload documents.

Questions about your local pet licensing program? We've got answers, visit our FAQ.

For questions about your DocuPet account, consult our Help Center.

Where we issue licenses

Stanislaus Animal Services Agency is contracted to issue licenses in the following areas:

Unincorporated area of Stanislaus County

Ceres

Modesto

Patterson

Waterford

Hughson

To learn more about licensing services for each jurisdiction, click here.

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You (and your pet) are making a difference

Your pet’s license is the ultimate conduit for animal welfare.

Donations to local animal welfare initiatives

Pet licenses fund local animal welfare initiatives

Pet owner reunited with pet

Lost pets with a valid license return home faster

Animal shelter support

…which opens up shelter space for the animals that need it

100% of your pet’s license fee goes to the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency

20% of designer tag sales provide additional funding for animal welfare

Click here to learn more about why pet licensing is important.

It’s more than just a license.

Tags that look good and work hard for your pet

Fashion meets function with license tags that do more.

Pet with HomeSafe tag

Equipped with the free HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service.

Preview of mobile pet profile

Your pet’s comprehensive online profile is linked to their license tag.

Personalized tags and collar

Personalize with important information.

Design tag examples

Choose from hundreds of styles or design your own.

Browse all of our HomeSafe™ enabled tags in the tag store.