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Failure to renew a pet license can result in a late penalty equal to the cost of the license. Additionally, owners of unlicensed pets brought into compliance by the Department's Field Licensing Enforcement program will be assessed an additional field licensing enforcement fee of $40.

Entering identification information on the Register before the cat or dog is lifetime registered helps in reuniting lost or stray animals with their owners. The information recorded on the Register is also used by authorised officers to enforce the Companion Animals Act 1998.

Pet Licensing FAQ California or municipal law requires that all cats and dogs over the age of four months be licensed as a rabies control measure.

California state law requires all dogs over 4 months old to be licensed and vaccinated for rabies. The City of Riverside also requires that both dogs and cats be spayed or neutered, and have microchips in case they are lost. Vaccinations must remain current in order for owners to obtain required annual pet licenses.

Bringing a Cat into the United States Pet cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry. Domestic cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry. A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of domestic cats into the United States, although some airlines or states may require them.

California Entrance Requirements for Dogs All domestic dogs must be healthy. Dogs over four (4) months of age must have documentation proving current rabies vaccination. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), also known as a health certificate, is not required for privately owned dogs entering California.

For the most up-to-date information, visit http://.cbp.gov/contact/ports/. Dogs, cats, and turtles are free of duty. Other pets imported into the United States, if subject to a customs duty, may be included in your personal exemption if they accompany you and are imported for your personal use and not for sale.

California Entrance Requirements for Dogs All domestic dogs must be healthy. Dogs over four (4) months of age must have documentation proving current rabies vaccination. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), also known as a health certificate, is not required for privately owned dogs entering California.