Dog
LICENSING
Licensing your pet is the law
All jurisdictions within Ada County require dogs to have and wear a license. Failure to license or to renew your dog’s license could result in a citation, monetary fine and court fees. You will need to purchase a license based on where you live – information about each jurisdiction within our service area is below. If you have any questions about licensing your pet, please contact us at 208-342-3508.
You can purchase dog licenses at our both our Dorman and Bird Campuses.
Licensing Fees
Boise
Below are fees for licensing your dog(s) in Boise city limits. The City of Boise offers multiple license options from one year to multiple year.
All Boise licenses will add an additional $1.50 processing fee upon checkout.
(Proof Required)
Under 1 year
Over 1 year
Seniors 65 and older. Spayed/neutered pets only.
Seniors 65 or older. Un-spayed/un-neutered 1 year or older.
Seniors 65 or older. Un-spayed/un-neutered less than 1 year.
Spayed/neutered only
Click here to find locations to purchase a Boise city dog license. You can also renew your dog’s license online.
If you plan to purchase your license from the Idaho Humane Society, please make sure to bring your dog’s proof of spay or neuter and proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian.
Eagle
Below are fees for licensing your dog(s) in Eagle city limits. All Eagle licenses expire December 31st of each year.
Spayed/neutered only
Click here for a form to apply for your license through the mail.
If you plan to purchase your license from the Idaho Humane Society, please make sure to bring your dog’s proof of spay or neuter and proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian.
Meridian
Below are fees for licensing your dog(s) in Meridian city limits. All Meridian licenses expire one year from date of issue.
Click here to find locations to purchase a Meridian city dog license or order it through the mail.
If you plan to purchase your license from the Idaho Humane Society, please make sure to bring your dog’s proof of spay or neuter and proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian.
Kuna
Below are fees for licensing your dog(s) in Kuna city limits. One year Kuna licenses expire one year from date of issue; 3-year and 5-year licenses expire accordingly.
Non-Senior Citizen Owners
Senior Citizen Owners (65 and over)
Pay through the mail
You can visit the City of Kuna’s website to request a dog application by mail as well.
Unincorporated Ada County
These fees are for licensing your dog(s) in un-incorporated areas of Ada County. If you live within the city limits of Boise, Garden City, Eagle, Kuna or Meridian, you will need to purchase a license from your city rather than the county. Ada County licenses expire one year from the purchase date.
Spayed/neutered only
(Please note, you MUST have a current/valid license and the replacement tag will expire the same date as the original license).
Click here to purchase an Ada County license online!
If you plan to purchase your license from the Idaho Humane Society, please make sure to bring your dog’s proof of spay or neuter and proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian.
Garden City
Below are fees for licensing your dog in Garden City limits. All Garden City licenses expire one year from date of issue.