Kern County Animal Services provides animal licensing services only to residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Kern County (including the unincorporated municipalities of Frazier Park, Lamont, Mojave, Oildale, and Rosamond) or in the contracted city of Tehachapi. Residents of other incorporated cities will have to go through their city agency for this service.
Which agency provides my animal licensing services?
In Kern County, dogs over four months of age are required to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Residents owning or having custody of any dog must license the dog within 15 days of acquisition or within 15 days after the license becomes due.
Licensing indicates ownership of a dog. If your licensed dog is found, Animal Services will call you.
To receive a license, the dog owner must provide Animal Services with a Rabies Vaccination Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. The license is valid only as long as the rabies vaccination is current.
View complete licensing ordinance
View Fee Schedule
Note: Before beginning the process, make sure you have copies of the relevant supporting documents (Original documents will not be returned.)
Rabies Vaccination Certificate OR Rabies Exemption Form (PDF) (Note: Veterinary receipts for vaccination will not be accepted as proof of vaccination and will delay the license application process)
Spay/Neuter certificate, if applicable
Proof of age for senior citizens, if applicable
There are three ways to purchase or renew a dog license:
Apply Online (Note: this option is not available if you require a Rabies Exemption Form (PDF) or are licensing a service animal)
Print, fill in, and mail the Dog License Application (PDF) along with fees and supporting documentation
Schedule an appointment online for our vaccination and licensing clinic (available to residents living in unincorporated Kern County). Appointments must be scheduled and paid for in advance. One pet per appointment slot. You must have an appointment to attend the vaccination clinic. We are following CDC guidelines, all customers are required to wear a face mask or covering.
Visit a shelter or affiliated location
Arvin City Clerk
Phone: (661) 854-3134
City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center - Licensing
201 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 832-7387
California City Animal Control
5000 Lindberg Street, California City, CA 93505
Phone: (760) 373-1115
Delano Finance Department
Phone: (661) 721-3310
Maricopa City Hall
Phone: (661) 769-8279
McFarland Animal Control
401 W. Kern Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250
Phone: (661) 792-2121
Ridgecrest Animal Control
411 San Bernardino Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 499-5190
City of Shafter Animal Control
18849 S. Shafter Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
Phone: (661) 746-2140
Taft City Hall
209 E. Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268
Phone: (661) 763-1222
Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield
3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 868-7100
City of Wasco Animal Control Division
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
Phone: (661) 758-7220
Kern County Animal Services - Lake Isabella
14891 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Phone: (760) 378-1131
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