License a Pet
Our service area is limited to unincorporated outside of city or town limitsSnohomish County. Most cities have their own animal services agencies.
Click the map below to find your service area.
Dogs and cats in unincorporated Snohomish County must be licensed annually.
Your pet license comes with many benefits:
- License tags not only provide quick information that will help you reunite with your pet if they go missing, but they also help fund the costs of shelter and medical expenses for lost and neglected pets in our county.
- License discounts: Pets who are spayed/neutered are eligible for a discount, with an additional discount for pets who are also microchipped. Seniors also receive discounts for their pets!
- Pet license lookup: Found pets can be quickly reunited with their owner because any finder can look up the tag number to locate the owner's contact information, 24/7.
- A free ride home: If your pet becomes lost, Animal Services staff will attempt to deliver them home to you, skipping an expensive trip to the animal shelter.
- Avoid fines: Fines for failing to license your pet start at $100.
Online
It's quick and easy! Complete your application in our online portal.
Payment methods accepted: Visa and Mastercard
By Phone
Give us a call at (425) 388-3440 and our friendly staff will process your pet license payment over the phone.
By Mail
Print an application form and submit with the correct fee to:
Snohomish County Auditor
Animal Services Division
3000 Rockefeller Ave. M/S 306
Everett, WA 98201-4046
Payment methods accepted: Personal check, cashier’s check, money order
In Person
Snohomish County Animal Services
425-388-3440
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett
(Admin West Building, 1st Floor)
Payment methods accepted: Cash, credit card, check
Dog and Cat License Fees:
| Pet Characteristics | Fee | With Senior Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Not neutered/spayed | $50 | |
| Neutered/spayed | $25 | $20 |
| Neutered/spayed and microchipped | $15 | $10 |
| ADA Service Dog | $15 | |
| Replacement tag (issued for lost or damaged tags) | $5 |
Pet licenses must be renewed annually. Be sure to renew your pet license before the expiration date to avoid late fees.
We’ll notify you when your pet’s license is about to expire by email or mail, according to your preferences. (Add animalservices@snoco.org to your contacts list to ensure renewal notices aren't caught in your email spam filter.)
Online
Create an account or log into our online portal.
Payment methods accepted: Visa and Mastercard
By Mail
Return your renewal notification with the correct fee to:
Snohomish County Auditor
Animal Services Division
3000 Rockefeller Ave. M/S 306
Everett, WA 98201-4046
Payment methods accepted: Personal check, money order, cashier’s check
In Person
Snohomish County Animal Services
425-388-3440
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett
(Admin West Building, 1st Floor)
Payment methods accepted: Cash, credit card, check
If you’ve moved, changed your contact information, or no longer own a pet, please let us know so we can ensure your account is up-to-date.
Online
Log into your online account.
By Phone
Give us a call at 425-388-3440
Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm
By Email
Please provide your name, account number, and the specific information you are changing.