A collar, tag and microchip help Hawaiian Humane Society reunite thousands of animals with their owners every year. By simply complying with the laws that require cats to have ID and dogs to wear a county-issued license, you can help your missing pet get home.
Licensing Makes You the Legal Owner
Fees
$10 dogs 4 months through 7 months
$10 NEUTERED dogs 8 months or older, with veterinarian certificate
$28.50 UNNEUTERED dogs, 8 months old and over
City & County of Honolulu law requires that all dogs, four months are older, have and wear a county-issued license tag. This identifies you as the legal owner. A tag can be purchased at any Satellite City Hall or at Hawaiian Humane Society.
Mail these signed forms (one per dog) along with payment to the below address. Or bring them in to any Satellite City Hall or the Humane Society:
Department of Customer Services
Division of Motor Vehicle, Licensing & Permits
PO Box 30310
Honolulu, Hawaii 96820-0310
Check payable: City & County of Honolulu
Applicant must be at least 18 years old. Licenses expire on December 31 of every second year and must be renewed before March 10 following the expiration date. If your dog has been tattooed with a number or microchipped, note the number on the application.
Microchip ID
Get your cat or dog microchipped at the Humane Society for $15, which includes registration in Oahu’s microchip database. No appointment required. Walk-ins welcome any day of week between Noon and 4 pm to the Adoptions or Admissions Center.
As a public service, the Humane Society keeps the master database of Oahu’s pets so ensure your contact information is always kept current. Microchips used for pet identification are about the size of a grain of rice. In a procedure similar to a vaccination, the microchip is injected just under the skin between the shoulder blades and lasts for life. Each microchip contains a unique number that is kept on file at the Humane Society.
For a fee, AVID chips can also be registered voluntarily with its national database, which can be helpful if you move from Oahu. Avid's number is 1-800-336-2843.
While microchips are extremely helpful in reuniting pets and owners, City & County of Honolulu dog licensing is what's considered legal proof of ownership in Hawaii.
If you plan to leave your pet in another's care while you are away, provide your pet's guardian with a signed letter giving them authority to claim your pet.