A local City shelter. A participating veterinarian. By mail upon request. The license is mailed to the animal owner or can be picked up from any Departmental office. If the application is submitted in person to any Departmental office, approximately fifteen minutes.
Licenses are renewable annually with penalty fees if they expire.
Applicant must be a City of Los Angeles resident. Rabies vaccinations are required and a valid rabies certificate must be presented prior to the issuance of a license. Licenses are required for dogs and equine.