Riverside County pet licensing

DocuPet is the official pet licensing partner of Riverside County.

A license is the first layer of your pet’s protection — and your first license comes with a free tag connected to a dedicated lost pet recovery team.

License my pet

Select an option to get started

License a pet for the first time

I’ve never licensed a pet with Riverside County Department of Animal Services before.

License now

Renew my pet’s license

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

Renew now

Enter an access code

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

Enter your code

Questions about your local pet licensing program? Visit our FAQ.
For questions about your DocuPet account, visit our Help center.

Why license

Why license your pet?

Licensing with DocuPet does more than check a box — it’s protection from day one.

24/7 lost pet help

If your pet goes missing, our team works around the clock to get them home faster.

Free tag

Every licensed pet gets a free tag — or choose from hundreds of designer options.

Pet profile

Keep all of your pet’s records in one complete profile, free with DocuPet.

Peace of mind

Rest easy knowing your pet can be quickly identified and protected.

Learn more about pet licensing in your area

Where we issue licenses

We are contracted to issue licenses in the following areas:

Calimesa
Cathedral City
City of Riverside
Coachella
Eastvale
Hemet
Indian Wells
Indio
Jurupa Valley
La Quinta
Palm Desert
Rancho Mirage
San Jacinto
Unincorporated Riverside County

Front and back of a DocuPet tag, with arrows pointing to the tag code N0ED6AC

24/7 lost pet help

Found a pet? Help them get home.

Scan the QR code or enter the tag code below. If you can’t find a match, call our lost pet help team any time at 1-877-239-6072.

More than just a license.

Tags that look good and work hard for your pet.

Your license tag

Fashion meets function with license tags that do more.

Every DocuPet tag carries a unique code that links to your pet’s profile and the details a finder needs to bring them home. Available in two sizes, every first tag is free and etched with our lost pet help number.

Upgrade to personalized etching with your pet’s name and your contact details, and choose from hundreds of designer tags — or design your own.

Your pet’s online profile is linked to their license tag.

Back of Charlie’s personalized DocuPet tag with his name, phone number, QR code, tag ID and the DocuPet hotline

Personalize with the details that matter.

A spread of DocuPet designer tags in different shapes, metals and enamel designs

Choose from hundreds of styles, or design your own.