Type of Fee
| Regular Fee
| Fee if Spayed or Neutered
|
|---|
| One year license | $40 | $20 |
| Two year license | $74 | $37 |
| Three year license | $110 | $55 |
| Penalty / late fee | $40 | $40 |
| Replacement tag fee | $7 | $7 |
| Senior citizen* 1 yr license | $20 | $10 |
| Senior citizen* 2 yr license | $37 | $18 |
| Senior citizen* 3 yr license | $55 | $27 |
| Guide / hearing / law enforcement dogs** | no fee | no fee |
| Citation clearing fee | $40 | $40 |
| Transfer fee from another California county | $7
(+ $40¹) | ¹Late fee if not transferred within 30 days of moving into Contra Costa County |
| Transfer fee between owners | $7
(+ $40²) | ²Late fee if not transferred within 30 days of
ownership change |
* Must provide proof of age 65 or over; one dog per household
** Upon proof of working dog status (See County Animal Control Ordinance 80-97, Chapter 416-6.004, Exemptions.) Note: There are no refunds once a license is issued, and there are no pro-rated license fees.