The metal license tag is permanently assigned to your pet, and you will not receive a new tag during the renewal process unless requested. If you have lost your tag or it has become unreadable, please pay the replacement tag fee when you mail your renewal, and a new tag will be mailed with your license registration. Otherwise, a receipt only will be mailed.

We will mail your tag and license receipt within 10 business days from the day we receive your completed license application and payment. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days to receive your tag or receipt in the mail. If we have not received correct payment or proper documentation you will be notified via mail and the processing of your license will be delayed.

Sunnyvale animal licenses are non-transferable. 

Licenses must be purchased for a term equal to or less than the remaining duration of the pet’s current rabies vaccination. Licenses are valid until the 1st day of the month 12, 24 or 36 months after purchase date, depending on the term that has been purchased, or until the 1st day of the month of the expiration of the pet’s current rabies vaccination.

When a license is renewed after the expiration date of the prior license, the new license period will begin on the expiration date of the previous license.