Pet Licensing
The Humane Society of Central Washington is a licensing agent for the following areas:
- Yakima City
- Yakima County
- Union Gap
In addition to the Licensing Fee required by the Municipality the Humane Society charges a $5.00 Agent Fee at the time of purchase. There are currently no licensing requirements for cats in Yakima County.
CITY OF GRANDVIEW
- Licenses may be purchased at City Hall.
- All dogs must be licensed by 6 months of age.
- Limited to 3 dogs per household.
- 1 year license - $25.00 unaltered/$15.00 altered.
CITY OF PROSSER
- Licenses may be purchased at City Hall.
- All dogs must be licensed by 6 months of age.
- Limited to 3 dogs per household.
- 1 year license - $35.00 unaltered/$20.00 altered.
- 2 year license - $60.00 unaltered/$25.00 altered.
- 3 year license - $30.00 altered.
- Download License Application
CITY OF SELAH
- Licenses may be purchased at the Police Department.
- All dogs must be licensed by six months of age.
- Limited to 3 dogs per household.
- Lifetime License - $25.00
- Senior Discount - $10.00
CITY OF SUNNYSIDE
- Licenses may be purchased at the Police Department.
- All dogs must be licensed by 4 months of age.
- Limited to 4 dogs per household.
- 1 year license - $15.00 unaltered/$10.00 altered.
CITY OF TOPPENISH
- Licenses may be purchased at City Hall.
- All dogs must be licensed by 3 months of age.
- Limited to 3 dogs per household.
- 1 year license - $10.00 unaltered/$5.00 altered.
CITY OF UNION GAP
- Licenses may be purchased at the shelter.
- Dogs only need to be licensed if they have previously been impounded by Animal Control.
- Limited to 3 dogs/cats per household.
- 1 year license - $30.00/unaltered
- Lifetime license - $10.00/altered -- Proof of Spay/Neuter required.
- All impounded dogs must also be microchipped before they are released from the shelter. Microchipping for impounded dogs is $35.00.
- 1 year License is valid until 12/31 of the year purchased. License must be purchased on a yearly basis unless Lifetime Tags have been issued.
CITY OF WAPATO
- Licenses may be purchased at City Hall.
- All dogs must be licensed by 3 months of age.
- Limited to 3 dogs per household.
- 1 year license - $20.00 unaltered/$5.00 altered
YAKIMA CITY (Effective 1/10/2010)
- Licenses may be purchased at the shelter or City Hall.
- All dogs must be licensed by four months of age.
- Limited to 3 dogs per household.
- Proof of current Rabies Vaccination must be presented at time of purchase.
- 1 year License - $30.00 unaltered/$15.00 altered.
- Lifetime License - available to Senior Citizens (62 or older) - $30.00 unaltered/$25.00 altered
- All impounded dogs must also be microchipped before they are released from the shelter. Microchipping fee is $35.00. Impound fee is $25.00.
- If dog is currently licensed the impound fee is waived for the 1st offense when animal control has impounded the animal and the dog is wearing his/her license tag.
- License is valid until 12/31 of the year purchased. License must be purchased on a yearly basis.
- Download License Application
YAKIMA COUNTY
- Licenses may be purchased at the shelter.
- All dogs must be licensed by four months of age.
- Limited to 6 dogs per household.
- 1 year license - $30.00 unaltered/$15.00 altered.
- Senior Discount - $25.00 - for the life of the dog. -- Proof of Age (62 or older) -- Proof of Spay/Neuter
- License is valid for one year from date of purchase. License must be purchased on yearly basis.
- Download License Application
- Purchase Online
TRIBAL LANDS
- No license required if Tribal Card is presented.
- Otherwise licensing fees will apply for the appropriate Municipality.
If you live in the city limits of any other city/town in Yakima County that is not listed above please contact your local Police Department or City Hall to obtain licensing information.