License Your Pet

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The City of Kirkland cares for our residents and their four-legged family members. By law, all dogs, and cats twelve weeks and older owned by Kirkland residents must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. The city cares about the health and wellbeing of our pets, but the reunification process for our pets, is the key to caring.

The City of Kirkland has teamed up with DocuPet to launch an innovative pet licensing program, designed to keep pets safe and families connected.

Pet licensing is an important step in keeping pets safe, helping ensure they can be quickly identified and reunited with their owners if lost. Acquiring a license makes the process of reunification quicker than not having one, while also supporting local bylaw compliance and responsible care. The Animal Control Officer can look up each pet's profile and get the owner’s address and contact information. It is up to the pet owner to do their part to keep their pet/s healthy and ensure vaccinations are up to date. A rabies vaccination is one of the most important vaccines you can give to your pet.

Rabies is a deadly virus mainly contracted by bats in the state of Washington. The last reported case of rabies was in 2015 in a bat. A cat developed rabies after catching this rabid bat. Our first defense to protect humans, is to protect our pets (WAC 246-100-197). For additional information about rabies visit Rabies Vaccination Requirements for Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets | Washington State Department of Health.

Kirkland pet owners have three different options available to obtain a license, making it easier than ever to license your pet.

Online

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Step 1.Go to DocuPet.

Step 2.Select “License My Pet.”

Step 3.Create an account.

You can license multiple pets at the same time and easily upload required documents. All major credit cards are accepted, and a small convenience fee will apply per transaction.

Mail

Step 1.Download the application.

Download application.

Step 2.Gather required documents.

  • Proof of spay/neuter, such as a signed statement from a veterinarian or an invoice for services is required if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period and you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee. 
  • Proof of age is required to receive the discounted fees for senior citizens age 65 and over.

Please note: Your paperwork will not be returned to you, so please retain a copy of your documents for your records.

Step 3.Complete the application.

Available online from DocuPet.

Step 4.Calculate your fees.

Refer to the license fee table below.

Step 5.Write a check.

Please make checks payable to DocuPet (please do not send cash).

Step 6.Mail the documents or check.

Kirkland Pet Licensing 
c/o DocuPet 
15 Technology Pl
Suite 1
East Syracuse NY 13057

In Person

Step 1.Gather the required documents.

  • Proof of spay/neuter, such as a signed statement from a veterinarian or an invoice for services is required if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period and you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee.
  • Proof of age is required to receive the discounted fees for senior citizens age 65 and over.

Please note: Your paperwork will not be returned to you, so please retain a copy of your documents for your records.

Step 2.Calculate your fees.

Refer to the license fee table below.

Step 3.Bring documents to.

Kirkland City Hall
123 5th Ave
Mon. thru Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM (excluding holidays)
* Credit cards are also accepted at City Hall

or Kirkland Justice Center
11750 NE 118th St
Mon. thru Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM (excluding holidays)

Step 4.Get your license.

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Standard License Fees

STANDARD LICENSE FEES 1-YEAR      2-YEAR
Unaltered Pet $60.00 $120.00
Spayed/Neutered Pet $30.00 $60.00
Juvenile Pet < 6 Months Old $15.00 Not Available
Senior citizens age 65 and over with spayed or neutered pet    $15.00 $30.00
 Qualified low-income residents with spayed or neutered pet  $0.00  $0.00
 Qualified low-income residents with unaltered pet  $30.00 Not Available

 

OTHER FEES PRICE
Replacement Tag $5.00
Late Fee / 45-90 days $15.00
Late Fee / 90-135 days $20.00
Late Fee / >135 days $30.00

The cost for licensing unaltered or fertile pets is higher than for licensing spayed or neutered pets in order to promote sterilization and to reduce pet overpopulation. 

Required documents

  • Proof of spay/neuter, such as a signed statement from a veterinarian or an invoice for services is required if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period and you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee. 
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