Pet licensing in Maricopa County

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Renew my pet's license

My pet has a license, but it has expired or will very soon.

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Enter an access code

I received a code that I need to enter to access my account.

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License a pet for the first time

I've never licensed a pet with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control before.

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Questions about your local pet licensing program? We've got answers, visit our FAQ.

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Where we issue licenses

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is contracted to issue licenses in the following areas:

Apache Junction
Avondale
Buckeye
Carefree
Cave Creek
Chandler
El Mirage

Fountain Hills
Gila Bend
Gilbert
Glendale
Goodyear
Guadalupe
Litchfield Park

Mesa
Paradise Valley
Peoria
Phoenix
Queen Creek
Scottsdale
Surprise

Tempe
Tolleson
Wickenburg
Youngtown
Unincorporated Maricopa County

Apache Junction
Avondale
Buckeye
Carefree
Cave Creek
Chandler
El Mirage
Fountain Hills
Gila Bend
Gilbert
Glendale
Goodyear
Guadalupe
Litchfield Park

Mesa
Paradise Valley
Peoria
Phoenix
Queen Creek
Scottsdale
Surprise
Tempe
Tolleson
Wickenburg
Youngtown
Unincorporated Maricopa County

To learn more about licensing services for each jurisdiction, click here.

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Report a found pet

Please enter the Alphanumeric Code (Tag ID) below.
If you cannot find a match, please contact our HomeSafe^® Team at 1-877-239-6072
so we can help get this pet home quickly!

You (and your pet) are making a difference

Your pet's license is the ultimate conduit for animal welfare.

Donations to local animal welfare initiatives

Pet licenses fund local animal welfare initiatives

Lost pets with a valid license return home faster

…which opens up shelter space for the animals that need it

Click here to learn more about why pet licensing is important.

It's more than just a license

Tags that look good and work hard for your pet

Fashion meets function with license tags that do more.

DocuPet tags include a pet's unique identifying code that links to their online record with important RTH information. Available in two sizes, every tag is free and is etched with our 24/7 HomeSafe^® hotline number.

Upgrade options include personalized etching with pet and contact information and choosing from hundreds of colorful designer tag options - including the ability for pet owners to design their very own style.