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Renewing a License
The Dog Tag Licensing system contains records for all licenses purchased in the previous year. It does not matter if you purchased your license online, by mail, in person or at a local vendor. The renewal process consists of five easy steps.
- Step 1 - Locate your Record
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By License Number- Enter your license number from the dog tag from the previous year. License numbers are unique so you will automatically be redirected to the tag configuration screen with your dog's information pre-populated.
By Owner Name - Enter your last name and click the search button to find all license registrations that match your last name. Locate your dog's record and click the continue button to move on to the tag configuration screen with your dog's information pre-populated.
- Step 2 - Confirm and Update Dog Information
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Select your license type and validate or update your dog's information. Your dogs age will automatically be updated each year. Once you have reviewed the information click the button "Add License to Shopping Cart" to continue.
- Step 3 - View Cart and Continue to Checkout or Add Additional License
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The shopping cart page allows you to confirm your order details and view the order total prior to checkout. If you are only registering one dog click the "Proceed to Checkout" button after reviewing your order. If you are registering more than one dog click the button "Add Additional License" to add additional licenses to your order.
- Step 4 - Checkout
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Provide your billing and owner address information and credit card data and complete your purchase. Your order total is visible on the right column during this process. Once you are ready to complete your order click the button "Place Order Now". If your order is approved you will be redirected to the order confirmation screen. You will also receive an email with your order confirmation.
- Step 5 – Wait for your License
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Your license purchase will be transferred to county officials for processing. Your county staff will mail you your license as soon as it is processed.
Purchasing a New License
A new license is required for any dog that meets any of the following conditions:
- Dog became 3 months of age within the last 30 days
- Dog was acquired in the last 30 days
- Dog was brought from outside the state within the last 30 days
- Dog has not been previously registered
The Dog Tag License system allows you to purchase a new license in four easy steps.
- Step 1 – Provide Dog Information
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Select the "New Registration" option on the Dog Tag License system homepage and enter your dog information on the tag information screen. Once you have provided the required information click the "Add License to Shopping Cart" button to continue.
- Step 2 – View Cart and Continue to Checkout or Add Additional License
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The shopping cart page allows you to confirm your order details and view the order total prior to checkout. If you are only registering one dog click the "Proceed to Checkout" button after reviewing your order. If you are registering more than one dog click the button "Add Additional License" to add additional licenses to your order.
- Step 3 – Checkout
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Provide your billing and owner address information and credit card data and complete your purchase. Your order total is visible on the right column during this process. Once you are ready to complete your order click the button "Place Order Now". If your order is approved you will be redirected to the order confirmation screen. You will also receive an email with your order confirmation.
- Step 4 – Wait for your License
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Your license purchase will be transferred to county officials for processing. Your county staff will mail you your license as soon as it is processed.
Purchasing Multiple Licenses
To purchase multiple dog licenses start with the first license (either renewed or new) and complete the process specified above to add the first license to the shopping cart. Once you have reached the shopping cart you are provided the option to add an additional license by clicking the "Add Additional License" button. The system will remember your previously entered information and allow you to add an unlimited number of licenses to your purchase.
When you have finished adding your licenses click the "Proceed to Checkout" to purchase all licenses in a simple one step checkout process.
Checkout Process
The dog tag licensing system has a simple one step checkout process to complete your order. This process is secured with 256-bit SSL encryption to ensure the safety of your information.
- Billing Information
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Use these fields to provide your billing address. It is important to use the address where you receive your credit card statements. If this address is different than your owner address you can update that information in the owner address section.
- Owner Information
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Use these fields to provide the dog owner information. This address will also be used for the shipment location for your dog license. By default the system uses the same address you provided for the billing address. If your address is different please uncheck the box "Dog owner address is the same as the billing address" and fields for owner address will be displayed.
- Payment Information
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Use these fields to provide your credit card details. All fields in this section are required to complete your order. Ensure the billing address provided is the address you receive statements for your credit card.
- Confirming Your Order
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Use the section in the third column to review your purchase. Once you have reviewed your information click the "Place Order Now" button to place your order. Please click this button only one time to prevent possible multiple charges.
- Email Reminders
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If you would like to be reminded when it is time to renew next year click the checkbox. The county will send reminders to your email address when it is time to renew. Your email address will not be shared.
- Email Confirmation
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The dog tag system will automatically send an order confirmation message to the email provided during checkout. This email contains your order number and purchase receipt.