Dog Licenses

All dogs are required to have a City dog license. Dog Licenses are renewed annually every September. Sales for the 2025 licenses begin September 16th. 

New Dogs to Town

Dogs new to town must have a dog license within 30 days of moving to town or a penalty may apply.  Puppies have 30 days from their first rabies shot (usually at 4 months) to get a dog license or a penalty may apply.

Renewals

Hermosa Beach dog licenses are renewed every September. Sales begin September 16th for the 2025 licenses. You must purchase your dog's license by October 31 or a 50% penalty will be added to the cost of the license. The annual Rabies Clinic is back and will be held on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Clark Field. 

Dog License Fees and Required Documentation 

Dog Licenses are $109 for non-neutered/non-spayed dogs; $26 for neutered/spayed dogs (proof of sterility required) during the licensing period (September to October 31) HBMC Section 6.08.080. Licenses are prorated to half price on April 1st.

In order to purchase a license, you must provide proof of rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian. The vaccination must be good through the entire licensing year *(until Sept. 30)*. If the rabies vaccination is not valid through the license period, please call (310) 318-0251 or (310) 318-0217. A grace period is given for renewals until October 31 without penalty.

Senior residents age 60 years old and over, are eligible for a reduced rate with proof of age (photo ID). The fee is $54 for non-neutered/non-spayed dogs and $13 for neutered/spayed dogs.

Service dogs may obtain a City dog license at no cost if proof of certification of Service dog is provided. Emotional support dogs would not qualify for this discount.

Replacement for lost tags may be purchased for $6.

Online Dog License Purchase and Renewal 

Dog licenses may be purchased and renewed online (online fees of $2-$6.50 per license  apply). Sales begin the third week of September. You must purchase your dog's license before October 31 or a 50% penalty will be added to the cost of the license. 

Purchase and Renewal - In Person or By Mail

You may mail your renewal application, rabies certificate,  and payments to the Revenue Services Division located at City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Forms may also be faxed to 310-937-5959 or emailed to Lori Kotero.

Cat Licenses (Voluntary) 

Cat Licenses are $35 for non-neutered/non-spayed cats; $14 for neutered/spayed cats (proof of sterility required).

Replacement for lost tags may be purchased for $6.

There is no charge to change a cat owner's address. 

To change the owner of record, the fee is $35 for non-neutered/non-spayed cats; $14 for neutered / spayed cats.

Household Pets Permit (More Than Two)

Dogs, cats, canaries, parrots and other similar animals and birds usually and ordinarily kept as household pets. Keeping or maintaining more than two household pets at any residential dwelling requires a permit. 

Non-Household Animal Permit

Horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, pigeons, chickens, pheasants, guinea hens, ducks, geese, turkeys and any other domestic, domesticated, exotic or wild animal, bird, poultry, fowl, reptile, and bees or other insects, other than those usually and ordinarily kept as household pets. Keeping or maintaining one or more non-household animals within the City requires a permit.

TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT TO HAVE MORE THAN 2 HOUSEHOLD PETS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE NON-HOUSEHOLD AND MULTI-HOUSEHOLD PET  APPLICATION AND INCLUDE THE APPLICATION PAYMENT.

For further information call (310) 318-0217 or (310) 318-0251. Additional information may also be found in the City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.

Animal Control Services 

If you would like to report a lost dog or stray animal or are having trouble with loud animals, please contact our non-emergency police dispatch line at (310) 524-2750.  For more on animal control services, please visit the Hermosa Beach Police Department's Animal Control webpage.