Deschutes County pet licensing

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Refunds may be granted if your pet has passed away, provided the request is submitted within 30 days of the license purchase date. After this period, we’re unfortunately unable to process a refund.

All dogs must be licenced within 30 days of moving into Deschutes County.

You may license in person at Deschutes County Dog Licensing (1300 NW Wall St #203, Bend), the BrightSide Animal Center (1355 NE Hemlock Ave, Redmond), or at the Humane Society of Central Oregon (61170 SE 27th St, Bend).

Licenses expire at the end of the license term selected unless your pet's current rabies vaccination expiration date falls prior to the end of the term. A license cannot be valid at any time a pet's rabies is expired. If you provide new proof of rabies expiration extending beyond the original term selected prior to the license expiration date, your pet's license may be extended to the full term originally selected.

Please visit Deschutes County Dog Licensing in person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 1300 NW Wall St #203, Bend, OR 97703.

Deschutes County provides licensing services for the following areas: Deschutes County, City of Redmond, City of Bend, City of Sisters, City of La Pine, Sunriver, Terrebonne, Black Butte Ranch, and Crooked River Ranch.

All pets over the age of 6 months are required to be licensed.

You may renew your pet's license within 60 days of your pet's current license expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

In Deschutes County, a pet license may not be valid at any time that a pet's rabies vaccination is not current.

Temporary licenses expire after 60 days. To convert a temporary license into a full license you must provide new proof of rabies expiration prior to the temporary license expiration date. If the newly provided rabies expiration date falls prior to the term end, the new license expiration date will be the same as the rabies vaccination expiration date.

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact Deschutes County Dog Licensing directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

A processing fee of $2.00 per license product applies to all online orders.

Those aged 62 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.

We're sorry for your loss. You can update a pet's profile via your online account by editing your pet's profile and selecting 'Remove this Pet'.

We’re sorry! Unfortunately, unless you update your account to reflect that a pet is no longer in your care, we have no way of knowing. Have you already told us? You may have a duplicate account. Get in touch with your licensing organization or our DocuPet customer service team to update your record.

If you are moving, please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving, you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current license may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.

Please visit Deschutes County Dog Licensing in-person located at 1300 NW Wall St #203, Bend, OR 97703, and they will be able to assist you.

No, each pet will only receive one free tag with their first license via DocuPet. This tag doesn’t expire. If you’ve already received a DocuPet tag, your furry friend is good to go! If you’d like a new tag, you can purchase a standard replacement tag or a new designer tag during the license order process or in our store.

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws.

Per ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Service Animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Oregon law uses the same definition but uses the term "assistance animals" rather than service animals. If the dog’s mere presence provides comfort (emotional support animals), it is not a service animal under the ADA. But if the dog is trained to perform a specific task related to a person’s disability, it is a service animal under the ADA. To obtain approval for a service animal designation, please contact Deschutes County Dog Licensing at (541) 388-6637 or email petlicensing@deschutes.org.

Please get in touch with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office at (541) ​693-6911.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs

If you can’t locate the document you received after the procedure was done, you will need to contact your vet to obtain your pet's records. Be sure to specify any and all pets you require documentation for.
Once you’ve got the paperwork in your hands, take a look to ensure:

• The document provided is the right type of proof required.
• Pet and pet owner account data matches your own.
• The document is clear and legible.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Deschutes County Dog Licensing in person to qualify for a rabies exemption.

If the rabies vaccination certificate does not match your information because the pet was adopted, we recommend contacting Deschutes County directly so their team can review and approve the documentation. We suggest reaching out to confirm that you have all required documentation, which may include adoption paperwork, in order to license your pet.

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

Documentation uploaded via the online system is reviewed within two to three business days.

Yes! A temporary license can be issued while you gather your documents. Just follow one of the licensing methods listed above to get started. Please note that proof must be submitted before the temporary license expires, otherwise a new license will need to be purchased.