Page Text: Days Past Expiration: 45 - 90 days
$20
Days Past Expiration: 91 - 135 days
$30
Days Past Expiration: 136 - 364 days
$30 + prior year's license fee
Days Past Expiration: 365+ days
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
My pet lost its tag. What do I do?
King County issues permanent, stainless-steel tags intended to last the lifetime of your pet. However, if your pet does lose its license tag, just mail us your tag number OR your name, address, and pet's name along with a check for $5 to RASKC, 500 Fourth Ave., Ste. 403, Seattle, WA 98104 and we will send you a new tag. Or, you can go to one of our convenient licensing locations to get a new tag, Most locations carry tags, except Petco.
If you are over 65, or if your pet is under six months of age, you may qualify for a discounted pet license.
If you are over 65 years old
If your pet is spayed/neutered, you are eligible for a discounted pet license. This license costs $15 and is renewed annually. Please provide proof of your age and proof of your pet's spay/neuter.
If your pet is under six months old
If your pet is under six months of age, you qualify for a $15 juvenile pet license that is good for six months. After that, the full pet license fee of $30 for a spayed/neutered pet or $60 for an unaltered pet applies.
Does RASKC sell pet licenses door-to-door?
Yes. King County canvassers issue license tags for your dog(s) and/or cat(s) right while they are at your doorstep. This is a great convenience to you, and provides great protection for your pet. Canvassers may visit you if you live anywhere in our service area.
Pet licensing canvassers have official King County photo identification and wear bright blue polo shirts or windbreakers or a winter jacket with the pet licensing logos.
Hours are generally Sunday noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Door-to-door marketers DO NOT accept payment at the door, but they do issue free temporary license tags that need to be renewed by the last day of the following month. This provides your cat and dog immediate protection. When a door-to-door canvasser comes to your door, please welcome him or her.
How do I license a service animal? Does this mean the pet license fee is waived?
If you have a disability and use a service animal to assist you, you can receive a King County pet license at no cost. Once we receive your completed pet license application, a free license will be sent to you.
RASKC service animal definition: A service animal is an animal that does work, performs tasks, or provides medically necessary support for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
While the pet license fee is waived, you will receive an annual renewal notice requesting your confirmation that your animal is still being used as a service animal. If you keep the animal after it retires from service, the annual pet license fee will be due.