Antioch residents are required to license their dog upon moving to Antioch, and/or after their dog turns 4 months of age. There is a 30-day grace period for either of these conditions to take care of the license. Thereafter, there will be a $40.00 penalty fee.
Before the license can be issued, you must obtain a rabies vaccination from a veterinarian and provide us with a certificate as proof of the vaccination.
It is not necessary to have your dog spayed or neutered to get a license, but there are reduced licensing fees for the animals that have been altered. To receive the reduced fee, you will need proof of the operation (either the operation receipt, a spay/neuter certificate from your veterinarian). Sometimes the rabies certificate will show proof.
When you are ready to license your dog, you can bring the necessary paperwork to Antioch Animal Services to purchase a one, two, or three-year license, depending upon the expiration date of the rabies certificate. You can also obtain a license application from your Veterinarian, and mail the information to the specified address with your payment.
If you are not an Antioch resident, you must license your dog with Contra Costa County Animal Services at (925) 608-8400, or with your local Animal Services, if located outside of Contra Costa County.