Your Licensing Guide

Nevada Humane Society

Why License?

In accordance with state and local laws, pet licenses are mandatory in Carson City. In fact, licenses are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licenses help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for Nevada Humane Society to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.

Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to Nevada Humane Society to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

What will you need?

Licensing your pet will require specific information and proof. Having these items at the ready allows for the fastest experience. You have the option to upload a document as a saved or scanned file, or you may take a photo directly from your device on our upload page.

Payment

We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.

Documents

Spay/neuter certificate

This document is required to qualify for the discounted rate and is only needed once and will be saved to your pet’s profile upon upload for future renewals. This proof declaring that your pet has been spayed or neutered may be in the form of a statement or receipt from the veterinarian, shelter, or clinic that performed the procedure.

Rabies vaccination proof

This document serves as formal proof that your pet has received a rabies vaccination. This document may be in the form of a Rabies Vaccination Certificate that has been signed by a veterinarian or certified professional. It is the law that pets must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, so new documents will need to be uploaded to your pets profile as they receive their booster shots.

How to License

  • Online
  • In-person
  • Mail
  • Phone

The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You’ll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your license registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it’s super easy!

Renew my pet's license

My pet has a license, but it has expired or will very soon.

Renew now

License a pet for the first time

I've never licensed a pet with Nevada Humane Society before.

License now

In person licensing is available at the following location(s) however it’s important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail:

Don’t forget to check hours of operation, appointment policies, and accepted payment methods prior to heading out.

Nevada Humane Society Carson City:
549 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV 89701

Nevada Humane Society Reno:
2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno, NV 89502

If you opt to license via snail mail - keep in mind processing your registration will take a lot longer!

Make sure you complete the below form in full and that it is free of any errors otherwise your registration may not be successfully processed. The fine print is there for a reason so keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.

Pet license form

Download Application Form

If you’re having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can contact our customer care team and they may be able to process your pet license over the phone. Note that you must have up to date spay/neuter or rabies documents on file and we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.

DocuPet Customer Care: 1-877-239-6072
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) from 6:00am-6:00pm PST

Carson City Details & Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Carson City. They must be renewed every year prior to the expiration date. Licenses expire exactly 365 days from the start date of the license. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming license expirations via mail, phone, and email.

Dog Licenses Fee
Altered Dog License $8.00
Unaltered Dog License $25.00
Altered Dog
Fee $8.00
Unaltered Dog
Fee $25.00

A replacement Nevada Humane Society tag is available for a $0.00 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

A valid rabies certificate is required to complete the licensing process. You must upload or present your certificates at time of purchase. A rabies certificate must be valid for a minimum of 90 days in order to complete the licensing process.

A spay/neuter certificate is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

Failure to license your pet may result in a fine.

Residents in Carson City are allowed to own a maximum of 3 dogs.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 3 months of age.

Frequently Asked Questions

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HELP DESK

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LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

Please visit Nevada Humane Society in person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 549 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV 89701

As you are required to provide documentation to demonstrate proof that your pet has been spayed/neutered, our customer care team members are not able to review this documentation and therefore cannot process new licenses for spayed/neutered pets over the phone. You must license online where you can upload the required documentation, or present it in person at Nevada Humane Society located at 549 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV 89701. Once we have documentation on file, we do not require it again, and thus, renewals can be processed over the phone.

Licenses are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.

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

Nevada Humane Society provides licensing services for the following areas: Carson City

No refunds are provided on licenses purchased regardless of circumstances.

All dogs over the age of 3 months are required to be licensed.

You may license in person at Nevada Humane Society located at 549 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV 89701.

FEES AND FINES

For all online orders, a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.65% + $0.25 per transaction.

TAGS

Please visit in person at Nevada Humane Society located at 549 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
and they will be able to assist you.

ACCOUNT UPDATES

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.

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'.

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.

CITY INFORMATION AND CITY ORDINANCES

You are allowed for a maximum of 3 dogs per dwelling.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs

Please get in touch with Nevada Humane Society at 775-887-2171.

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws: https://library.municode.com/nv/carson_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT7AN

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

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.

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

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Nevada Humane Society in person to qualify for rabies exemption.

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Documentation is also required to verify that a pet has been spayed or neutered and must be provided in order to receive the discounted rate. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

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.

Spay/Neuter documentation is required to be provided the first time you license your spayed / neutered pet. Proof of spay / neuter is required to receive the discounted rate. Documentation requirements help to ensure that pet information is accurate which is critical for identification reasons.

A rabies proof is required to prove that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies. A rabies proof identifying your pet as spayed/neutered or a spay/neuter proof may be accepted as documentation of sterilization.

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Documentation is also required to verify that a pet has been spayed or neutered and must be provided in order to receive the discounted rate. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Nevada Humane Society in person to qualify for the spay/neuter exemption.