City Of Yuma, AZ
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Licensing your pet supports the City of Yuma Animal Care program and helps to create a safe and healthy community for people and animals.
Did You Know?
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Your pet’s license now comes with the free HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service from our licensing partner, DocuPet, along with designer license tags that offer personalization options.
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When you register your pet in the City of Yuma, you'll receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. With the new licensing process through DocuPet, residents can choose a standard license tag at no extra cost or upgrade to one of DocuPet's colorful designer tags for an additional fee.Licensed lost pets are more likely to be returned to their homes than unlicensed pets.
- Licensed pets are not charged an impound fee if they can be returned to their owner before being brought to the shelter.
Your License Pays For:
- Bite, animal cruelty and dangerous animal investigations and enforcement.
- Efforts to find homes for stray and abandoned animals.
- Enforcement of laws to ensure a safe community for people and pets.
It's The Law!
City of Yuma Ordinance Chapter 130-020 requires the licensing of all owned dogs and cats 3 months of age and older that live within the City limits.
The City of Yuma has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents.
All dogs and cats over three months of age in the City of Yuma are required wear collars with the license tag attached. Cats that are licensed and microchipped are not required to wear the collar and license. if you choose to microchip your cat, the microchip number must be registered with The Humane Society of Yuma, the City licensing agent.
Your dog required to wear his or her license at all times while outside of the residence. This will make it much easier to identify and return your lost pet.
Failure to comply with ordinance 130-020 may result in a fine and/or a court appearance.
Licensing Is Easier Than Ever!
What Do I Need?
In order to apply for a new pet license or renew an expired license, you'll need to gather the following information about your pet:
- A copy (not the original) of your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate.
- A copy (not the original) of your pet's spay/neuter certificate if you would like to take advantage of the discounted rate for sterilized pets.
How Do I License?
The City of Yuma now offers residents ways to license their pet or pets:
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Residents can easily license their pets online at yumaaz.docupet.com.
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Residents may also license in person at:
Yuma Police Department: 1500 S 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
License Fees
| One (1) Year | Two (2) Year | Three (3) Year | |
| Sterilized Pet | $15.00 | $26.00 | $37.00 |
| Unsterilized Pet | $30.00 | $55.00 | $75.00 |
| Service Animal | No Charge | No Charge | No Charge |
Animal licenses are good for the full calendar year unless the anti-rabies vaccination expires earlier. For example, if you purchased a one year license on August 8, 2014 and the anti-rabies vaccination expires on June 15th, 2015, the license will be good until June 15th, 2015. Once the anti-vaccination is updated, the license will automatically extend until August 7th, 2015. Replacement tags are $5.00 each. Late Fees:
| Less than 1 year | More than 1 year | More than 2 years |
| $ 2.00 | $ 12.00 | $ 22.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
My Pet is deceased. How do I report it?
If your pet is deceased and was licensed with the City of Yuma, please let us know by sending your name, address and pet's name by email or by phone (928) 373-4795.
Can I bring my pet into the Yuma Police Department and have your agent check to verify that it has been altered?
No. Written documentation from a licensed veterinarian stating that the alteration has taken place is all that is required to certify that your pet has been spayed or neutered.
My pet is too old to be altered. Can I get a license at the altered rate?
Yes. Written documentation from a licensed veterinarian stating that the pet is too old to reproduce is required.
My dog or cat is a service animal, do I need a license?
Yes, If your animals meets the guidelines of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) as a service animal, you may receive a waiver of the fee. At this time, only dogs and miniature horses can be classified as a service animal under the guidelines of the ADA.
My pet has lost his or her current license, can I get a replacement?
Yes. Replacement tags are available for $5.
If my animal has been picked up, where can I find it?
Call the Yuma Police Department Animal Control at (928) 373-4795 option 2. An animal that is micro-chipped or licensed may be kept temporarily at the Yuma Animal Control facility while an attempt is made to contact the owner. If the animal is not being held temporarily by Yuma Animal Control, it may be at Humane Society of Yuma. The Humane Society of Yuma will not give out information over the phone concerning animals in their possession.
Is a dog house adequate for shelter?
That depends. If you are providing shelter from the rain or cold during the winter, yes. However in this area when we are experiencing our usual high summer temperatures, the dog may not be able to get relief from the sun by laying in an oven-like dog house. There must be shade that is provided at all hours of the day and has adequate ventilation.