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 include a $2 processing fee.
Non-Senior Citizen Owners
1 YEAR LICENSE
Dogs any age, proof required
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs 16 weeks to less than one year old
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs aged 1 year and older
Spayed/neutered only
2 YEAR LICENSE
Dogs any age, proof required
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs aged 1 year and older
3 YEAR LICENSE
Dogs any age, proof required
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs aged 1 year and older
Senior Citizen Owners (65 and over)
1 YEAR LICENSE
Spayed/neutered dogs owned by seniors aged 65+ | Two-year license: $12 | Three-year license: $17
Un-spayed/un-neutered dogs, less than one year old, owned by seniors aged 65+
Un-spayed/un-neutered dogs, more than 1 year old, owned by seniors aged 65+ | Two-year license: $81.50 | Three-year license: $55
Pay through the mail or online
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.
Eagle
Below are fees for licensing your dog(s) in Eagle city limits. Dog licenses shall be valid until the last day of the month, one (1) year or two (2) years from the month of original issue depending on the duration purchased.
Non-Senior Citizen Owners
1 YEAR LICENSE
Dogs any age, proof required
Spay/neuter not required
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs aged 1 year and older
For dogs legally declared dangerous
2 YEAR LICENSE
Dogs any age
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs aged 1 year and older
Senior Citizen Owners (60 and over)
1 YEAR LICENSE
Spayed/neutered dogs any age, owned by seniors aged 60+
Spay/neuter not required, dogs less than one year old, owned by seniors aged 60+
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs one year or older, owned by seniors aged 60+Â
2 YEAR LICENSE
Spayed/neutered dogs any age, owned by seniors aged 60+
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs owned by seniors aged 60+
Replacement Tags and Late Fees
30+ days after expiration
Pay through the mail or 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.
Meridian
Below are fees for licensing your dog(s) in Meridian city limits. All Meridian licenses expire one year from date of issue.
Pay through the mail or renew online
Click here to find locations to purchase a Meridian city dog license or to order it by mail.
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.Â
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.
1 Year License
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs any age
Senior Citizen Owners (65 and over)
Dogs any age owned by seniors aged 65+
Replacement Tags
(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.
Garden City
Below are fees for licensing your dog in Garden City limits. All Garden City licenses expire one year from date of issue.
1 Year License
Un-spayed / un-neutered dogs any age
Senior Citizen Owners (65 and over)
Replacement Tags
Pay Online
Click here to find locations to purchase a Garden 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.
Star
Below are fees for licensing your dog(s) in Star city limits.Â
Non-Senior Citizen Owners
Senior Citizen Owners (65 and over)
Pay through the mail
You can purchase dog licenses at Star City Hall: 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho.