Pet Licensing

Notice Regarding Kitsap County Licenses

As you may have heard, pet licensing services for unincorporated Kitsap County are being transferred from the Humane Society to Kitsap County. During this transition, we are working together to transfer your pet’s information from the Humane Society to the County, coordinating procedures between both entities and updating pet owners. For more information on how to obtain a license for your pet in unincorporated Kitsap County, please visit the Kitsap County Pet Licensing website at:

http://www.kitsapgov.com/petlicensing/

Please Note: Licenses are purchased according to the address where the pet lives (Pets cannot have a PO Box – physical addresses are required). In order to receive a discounted fee, proof of spay/neuter is required if they are altered (as applicable).

Permanent Licenses are available to citizens 65 or older in unincorporated Kitsap County and the cities of Poulsbo and Bremerton. Please call 692-6977 option 4 for customer service and more information.

Surrounding City & County Licensing Fees

- City of Bremerton: Licenses may be purchased, renewed or replaced through the Kitsap Humane Society. Please complete the following Bremerton License Application and return or drop off with payment to Kitsap Humane Society at 9167 NW Dickey Rd., Silverdale WA 98383.

Download City of Bremerton License Application

Bremerton Municipal Code 7.08.010 (a) requires that all dogs and cats be licensed annually or within thirty calendar days from the date the owner acquires or takes up residence in the City of Bremerton. Animal licenses are good for one-year from the date of purchase.

  Altered Unaltered
Dog $12.50 $37.50
Cat $7.50 $37.50
Replacement $1.00 $1.00
Late Fee $10.00 $10.00
Senior Citizen Pet Tags Dog Cat
(altered pets only) $12.50 $7.50

 

 - Unincorporated Kitsap County: Licenses may be purchased through the mail only, renewed or replaced through the Kitsap County Licensing Office. 

  Altered Unaltered
Dog $12.50 $37.50
Cat $7.50 $37.50
Replacement $2.00 $2.00
Late Fee $10.00 $10.00
Juvenile $7.50 $7.50
Senior Citizen Pet Tags Dog Cat
(altered pets only) $7.50 $6.50

 

  - City of Port Orchard: Licenses can be purchased through the city auditor's office

  Altered Unaltered
Dog $0.00 $75.00
Cat $0.00 $75.00
Replacement $2.00 $2.00

 

 - City of Poulsbo: Licenses can be purchased through the city auditor's office

  Altered Unaltered
Dog (required) $10.00 $35.00
Cat (optional) $5.00 $35.00
Replacement $3.00 $3.00

 

 - City of Bainbridge Island: Licenses can be purchased through the Bainbridge Island Police Department

  Altered Unaltered
Dog $6.00 $25.00
Cat $6.00 $25.00
Replacement $1.00 $1.00

 

City and State Ordinances

Below are links to important information on ordinances