Victorville Launches New Pet Licensing Program to Help Residents Keep

Published on July 01, 2026

Collage of Dogs in front of the Victorville Animal Care and Adoption Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2026

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — On July 1, the City of Victorville launched a new pet licensing and lost-pet-recovery platform to offer residents an easier, convenient, and user-friendly method to license their pets. Implementation of the DocuPet platform is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to leveraging technology to improve customer service, operational efficiency, and public safety.

The new registration platform offers a secure online portal that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and pets licensed through the system will have added protections offered by DocuPet’s HomeSafe® 24/7 Lost Pet Recovery Service.

“Licensing is an important responsibility for dog owners, but it should also provide peace of mind,” said Victorville Mayor Liz Becerra. “By partnering with DocuPet, we’re making the licensing process simple while ensuring local families have extra protection if their pet ever goes missing.”

Every licensed pet will receive a complimentary DocuPet identification tag containing a unique identification code linked to a secure online pet profile. If a pet becomes lost, owners can immediately create a Lost Pet Report through the system, triggering notification and recovery tools designed to reunite pets with their families. Community members who find a lost pet can use the tag information to quickly contact the owner or DocuPet’s 24-hour recovery team.

The system also provides automated license renewal reminders to prevent expired licenses and free pet identification tags with every license.

While the online platform emphasizes online convenience, residents who need assistance will continue to receive in-person support from City Staff at City Hall or the Animal Care and Adoption Center.

For safety, all dogs in the City of Victorville must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Cat licensing is voluntary but highly recommended to ensure their safety.

Pet owners can learn more and register online at Victorville.docupet.com.

Located in Southern California at the high-point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Victorville is the leading city for both industry and retail in the High Desert Region. Victorville is a growing, vibrant community that is home to nearly 142,000 residents and some of the area’s largest employers, including the City-operated Southern California Logistics Airport. Clean air, abundant mountain vistas, family-friendly recreation activities, spectacular sunsets, and breathtaking night skies entice locals and visitors alike to fall in love with this city that is within a few hours of SoCal beaches, National Parks, mountain retreats, and other major attractions. Ontario International Airport is less than an hour away. Learn more about the City of Victorville at VictorvilleCA.gov.

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