QUALIFICATIONS FOR FREE DOG LICENSE

In order to qualify for a free dog license, the applicant must either be 62 years of age or older, or disabled, and meet low income requirements.

For either seniors or the disabled, the following must be submitted:

• A spay or neuter certificate or evidence from a veterinarian that the dog is incapable of breeding, or a signed statement agreeing to have the dog spay or neuter within 90 days.
• A current rabies vaccination certificate for the dog.
• An application for Low Income Benefits showing household income below $30,300.00.
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Disabled Individuals

A disabled individual may qualify for one free dog license, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 53.15 (f).  To qualify, the disabled individual must provide to the Department of Animal Services a signed statement from a licensed physician certifying that he/she is disabled and meet low income requirements. Per the Municipal Code:

“An individual shall be considered disabled if he or she is unable to engage in any substantial, gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, which can be expected to result in death or to be of long, continued and indefinite duration.”

Please submit the requested information and Low Income Benefit Application to:

Department of Animal Services
221 North Figueroa Street, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please call 888-452-7381 or click here to locate an Animal Care Center.