Dog Licenses
All dogs in Deschutes County are required to be licensed. If you own or are keeping a dog in Deschutes County, you must purchase a license.
Deschutes County has partnered with DocuPet to provide residents with an enhanced dog licensing experience.
- When the dog is six months of age or grows its permanent canine teeth, whichever comes first
- Within 30 days of becoming owner or keeper
- Within 30 days of moving to the county
Note: Dog license fees are not required for dogs who are used as service animals. To license your service animal, please call the Deschutes County office at: (541) 388-6570.
License Fees:
- $36 – Unaltered animal (annual fee)
- $22 – Spayed or neutered animal (annual fee)
- $5 – Replacement tag
- No Fee – Service Animals (Dogs)
