Bothell pet licensing

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Please contact City of Bothell Animal Control as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet.

You may license in person at Bothell City Hall, located at 18415 101st Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011.

Licenses expire exactly 365 days from the license start date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase. Rabies must be valid during the time of renewal.

All dogs and cats must be licensed within 30 days of moving into the City of Bothell.

You may renew your pet's license within 60 days of your pet's current license expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

All dogs and cats over the age of 8 weeks are required to be licensed.

Temporary licenses expire after 30 days. To convert a temporary license into a full license you must provide new proof of rabies vaccination prior to the temporary license expiration date. With the provision of a rabies expiration date in the future, your pet's license will be extended to the full term originally selected.

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street (e.g., type St instead of Street.) You may contact DocuPet Customer Care directly for assistance if you believe you reside within the licensing jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

Residents aged 65 and older may qualify for the senior citizen rate. Pets must be spayed or neutered to be eligible. The senior rate provides a lifetime license with no expiration date, and up to three may be purchased in total.

Late fees come into effect if a license is not renewed within 30 days of the original expiration date.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.

A processing fee of $2.00 per license product applies to all online orders.

If this is your pet’s first time qualifying for the service animal rate, please visit the City of Bothell in person to have the designation verified.

If you are moving, please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving, you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current license may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.

We're sorry for your loss. You can update a pet's profile via your online account by editing your pet's profile and selecting 'Remove this Pet'.

We’re sorry! Unfortunately, unless you update your account to reflect that a pet is no longer in your care, we have no way of knowing. Have you already told us? You may have a duplicate account. Get in touch with your licensing organization or our DocuPet customer service team to update your record.

No, each pet will only receive one free tag with their first license via DocuPet. This tag doesn’t expire. If you’ve already received a DocuPet tag, your furry friend is good to go! If you’d like a new tag, you can purchase a standard replacement tag or a new designer tag during the license order process or in our store.

Please visit Bothell City Hall in person at 18415 101st Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011, and they will be able to assist you.

All existing licensing data from the City of Bothell has been transferred on to the DocuPet system, so your lifetime license is still valid. You can choose to keep your existing tag or purchase a 'replacement tag' to get a new municipal tag.

All emergencies should be reported by calling 911. For non-emergencies, please contact (425) 577-5656. Lost and found pet reports can also be made through the Everett Animal Shelter at (425) 257-6000.

You are allowed a maximum of 3 dogs, 3 cats, or a combination of 4 dogs and cats per dwelling within the City of Bothell. To own more than the legal limit, you may apply for a Special Hobby Kennel License or Hobby Kennel License through Bothell Animal Servies.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs and Cats.

Visit this page for information on licensing ordinances/bylaws.

You will need to complete the required paperwork and visit Bothell City Hall in person at 18415 101st Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011 to qualify for a rabies exemption.

To license your pet, you will be required to show proof that the pet's rabies vaccination is current. Requiring documentation ensures that provided pet information is accurate, which is critical for identification and safety reasons.

If you can’t locate the document you received after the procedure was done, you will need to contact your vet to obtain your pet's records. Be sure to specify any and all pets you require documentation for.
Once you’ve got the paperwork in your hands, take a look to ensure:

• The document provided is the right type of proof required.
• Pet and pet owner account data matches your own.
• The document is clear and legible.

Yes! A temporary license can be issued while you gather your documents. Just follow one of the licensing methods listed above to get started. Please note that proof must be submitted before the temporary license expires, otherwise a new license will need to be purchased.