Dog Licenses and Laws

All dogs in Clackamas County must be licensed

Licenses are purchased through Clackamas County Dog Services, except for residents of Happy Valley and Lake Oswego (who must purchase a license from their city) and Tualatin (who must purchase a dog license from Washington County). 

When a Dog Must Be Licensed

A license is required:

• When a dog is 6 months old or gets permanent canine teeth
• Within 30 days of becoming the owner
• Within 30 days of moving to the county

Questions? Call 503-655-8628 or email doglicensing@clackamas.us

How to Get a License

You’ll need:

• Dog information (name, age, breed, color)
• Veterinarian name
• Current rabies certificate
• Proof of spay/neuter (if applicable)
• Payment method 

Ways to Purchase 

Order online
You must have a current rabies vaccine. It may take 4-6 weeks to receive your tag. 

• Renew an existing license
• Buy a new license
• Purchase a replacement tag

In person

• Purchase a license at the office of a participating local veterinarian
• Purchase a license from us during business hours at:
  Clackamas County Dog Services
  13141 SE Hwy 212
  Clackamas, OR 97015

By mail with:

• Dog information
  • name
  • age
  • breed
  • color
• Owner information
  • Name, First and Last
  • Physical address
  • Mailing Address
  • Additional residence(s) (if applicable)  
  • Phone number(s)
  • Email address
• Current rabies certificate  
• Proof of spay/neuter (if applicable)  
• Payment 
  • Check or money order to:
    Clackamas County 
    DTD Administration (MS-1)
    150 Beavercreek Road
    Oregon City, OR 97045

Benefits of licensing

• Benefits of Licensing
• Faster return if your dog is lost
• First shelter impound fee ($66) waived
• Longer shelter hold time
• Supports care for homeless and injured dogs and public safety services 

Special circumstances

• Licenses are non-refundable and non-transferable
• Free puppy tag for dogs under 6 months
• Multiple-dog licenses available for households with four or more dogs- Please email doglicensing@clackamas.us for more information  
• If you no longer own your dog, you can update the license online