2026 dog licenses now on sale

New ‘Celebrity Dog’ announced in support of dog licenses available December 11th

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

The San Juan County Auditor’s office is ready for the 2026 dog licensing season! Each year, the department has the pleasure of recognizing a ‘Celebrity Dog’. This year our office is recognizing a very good boy. We are thrilled to introduce Lobo!

This young Shephard is looking for his forever home and family. Lobo is currently being fostered and is available for adoption through APS-FH. He is polite and loves fetch, has excellent leash skills and is calm around farm animals and children. Lobo is a water-loving adventurer who’s just as happy chasing waves as he is soaking up the cuddles. To set up a meet and greet with Lobo, please call APS-FH at (360) 378-2158.

All dogs in San Juan County are required to be licensed annually. Dog licenses for 2026 are available starting December 11, 2025. The license fees are $25 for dogs that are spayed or neutered and $50 for “natural” canines. We’ve also introduced 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. Learn more about licensing your dog here: sanjuancountywa.gov/174/Dog-Licenses.

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.

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 added convenience or for Orcas residents, licenses can be purchased 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) 378-2161

About the San Juan County Auditor’s Office 

The San Juan County Auditor’s Office is responsible for financial reporting and budgeting for the County, overseeing elections, processing licenses, and more. The department’s main office is located at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Auditor’s Office, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/165/Auditor.