San Juan County dog licenses can now be purchased or renewed online. Payments can be made via debit or credit card.
More information regarding licensing your dog is available here: sanjuancountywa.gov/174/Dog-
All dogs in San Juan County are required to be licensed annually. The license fees are $25 for dogs that are spayed or neutered and $50 for “natural” canines. There is also a “natural dog under 12 months” option for $25.
A late fee of $10 applies to licenses renewed after March 31, 2026. You can add a photo of your dog for an additional $5 per year, which will display when the dog’s license number is looked up.
San Juan County dog license fees fund the licensing program and an account available to compensate residents for livestock killed or injured by stray, dangerous dogs. The balance of collected fees is distributed to the local Animal Protection Societies for impound services.
In addition to the new online system, dog licenses are available at a variety of San Juan County locations. If you live on San Juan Island, renew your dog’s license at the San Juan County Auditor’s office or the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Lopez Island residents can visit Sunset Builders Supply or Lopez Animal Protection Society. For Orcas residents, licenses can be purchased online or through the mail. The address is:
San Juan County Auditor
ATTN: Dog Licensing
PO Box 638
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Contact: Customer Service Specialists – auditorcs@sanjuancountywa.gov, (360) 378-21