King County Pet Vaccination Records 2026: Get a Copy

King County, Washington · Veterinary, shelter and rabies-proof recovery

Find Your Pet’s Vaccine Proof Without Starting Over

King County does not provide one public database containing every pet’s veterinary vaccinations. The fastest route is usually the veterinarian, shelter, rescue, adoption file or pet-care business that originally received the record.

Use this guide to request a complete vaccination history, replace a rabies certificate, retrieve RASKC adoption paperwork, correct errors and prepare acceptable proof for boarding, licensing or travel.

Request a record copy RASKC adoption records Possible bat exposure

No universal King County pet-vaccine login exists. A pet license account may show licensing information, but it does not replace the veterinarian’s complete medical history or signed rabies vaccination certificate.

Record holder

Usually the veterinarian, shelter, rescue or previous owner.

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Veterinary retention

Washington facilities generally keep records for three years after the last visit.

Copy deadline

Requested records must generally be available within 10 working days.

Rabies rule

King County dogs, cats and ferrets must be current by four months.

Pet-business records

Some rabies records must be retained for at least 365 days.

Choose the likely record holder

Where is your pet’s vaccination record stored?

Your current or previous veterinarian

This is the best source for a complete vaccine history, vaccine product, lot number, due date and signed rabies certificate.

Prepare: owner name, pet name, former names, species, birth date or age, address used at the clinic and approximate appointment dates.

RASKC, shelter or rescue

Use this route when the pet was adopted, fostered or transferred through an animal shelter or rescue.

Prepare: adoption date, shelter animal ID, adopter name, adoption receipt and microchip number.

Boarding, daycare or kennel

A King County pet business may have retained the rabies certificate, veterinary verification or owner acknowledgment submitted during check-in.

Prepare: pet name, owner name, reservation dates and phone number used for the booking.

Previous owner or out-of-state source

Ask the former owner, breeder, rescue, veterinarian or registry in the location where the vaccine was administered.

Prepare: former owner authorization, previous pet name, prior address and original clinic location.

Best first move: Ask for two documents separately: the pet’s complete vaccination history and the current signed rabies vaccination certificate. One document may not contain everything required for boarding or travel.

Owner record request

How to request a duplicate pet vaccination record

Washington veterinary facilities must keep companion-animal medical records separately for each animal. Records generally remain available for three years after the last treatment or examination.

Identify the correct clinic location A veterinary chain may use separate files at each branch. Contact the location that administered the vaccine or last examined the pet.

Confirm that you are the owner or authorized agent The clinic may need adoption paperwork, ownership-transfer documents or written authorization before releasing records.

Provide enough details to locate the file Include the owner’s current and former names, pet’s current and previous names, species, breed, approximate birth date, old address, phone number and visit dates.

Request both record formats Ask for the full vaccination history and a separate signed rabies certificate showing the current vaccine’s validity.

Choose secure delivery Ask for a patient-portal download, encrypted email, clinic pickup or direct transfer to the new veterinarian.

Check every field before using the copy Review owner information, pet identity, microchip, vaccine date, product, lot number, next-due date and veterinarian signature.

Follow up using the official timeframe Washington rules require copies to be made available as promptly as medically or publicly necessary and no later than 10 working days after an owner or authorized agent requests them.

Copy-and-send veterinary record request “Please send the complete medical and vaccination record for my pet, including the current signed rabies certificate. The pet is listed as [pet name/former name], [species and breed], approximately [age or date of birth]. The owner may be listed as [current/former owner name] at [old address or phone]. Please tell me whether you need proof of ownership or written authorization and whether a copying fee applies.”

Possible copying charge: Washington rules allow a veterinary facility to charge an applicable copying fee. Ask for the total before ordering paper copies or medical-image duplication.

Read Washington veterinary record rules

Certificate quality check

What must appear on a Washington rabies certificate?

A rabies vaccination certificate is part of the veterinary medical record. Check the document before submitting it to a kennel, airline, licensing office or destination authority.

Owner’s full name

Owner’s address and telephone number

Pet’s species

Pet’s age

Breed and sex

Size, name, colors and markings

Month, day and year vaccinated

Month, day and year next vaccination is due

Vaccine product name

Manufacturer identification

Effective period, such as one or three years

Vaccine serial or lot number

Veterinarian’s name

Veterinarian’s license number

Veterinarian’s address

Veterinarian’s signature

Do not calculate the expiration yourself. Use the next-due or expiration date stated by the veterinarian. Rabies products and vaccination histories can have different valid periods.

Verify certificate fields in Washington rules Read Washington rabies requirements

Avoid the most common mix-up

Pet license, rabies certificate and vaccine history are different

Use the document that matches the task
Document	What it proves	What it does not replace	Best source
Complete vaccination history	Vaccines recorded across veterinary visits, including dates and products when documented.	A separately signed rabies certificate when one is specifically requested.	Veterinarian, shelter or authorized medical-record holder.
Rabies vaccination certificate	Current rabies vaccination with product, validity and veterinarian details.	The pet’s full medical or vaccine history.	Veterinarian that administered or documented the vaccine.
Pet license	Local animal-control registration and owner contact information.	A signed veterinary vaccine certificate.	RASKC, Seattle Animal Shelter or the correct city provider.
Microchip registration	The chip number is connected with registered contact information.	License, rabies proof or medical history.	Microchip company, shelter or veterinarian.
Health certificate	A veterinarian evaluated the animal for a particular movement or travel purpose.	Destination-specific import documents or every vaccine record.	Accredited veterinarian handling the trip.

Adopted pet workflow

How to retrieve records for a pet adopted from RASKC

A RASKC adoption normally includes initial vaccinations, rabies vaccination when the pet is older than four months, microchipping for cats and dogs, spay or neuter surgery and a King County pet license when applicable.

Prepare these identifiers before contacting RASKC

Adopter’s full legal name

Approximate adoption date

Pet’s shelter name

Pet’s current name

RASKC animal ID

Microchip number

Species, breed, color and approximate age

Adoption receipt or agreement

Email and phone used during adoption

Partner store or foster location, when applicable

Search the adoption folder first Check the adoption agreement, discharge sheet, medical summary, microchip paperwork and email attachments.

Identify the adoption path Note whether the pet came directly from the Kent shelter, a foster home or a RASKC partner store.

Contact RASKC with the animal ID Request the adoption medical summary and available vaccination documentation rather than asking for a general “pet record.”

Ask what was given versus what is due next Initial shelter vaccinations may not represent a complete long-term vaccine series. Have a veterinarian review future needs.

Transfer the record to the current veterinarian Ask the clinic to add the shelter history to the pet’s permanent medical file and confirm the next-due dates.

RASKC Pet Adoption Center

21615 64th Ave. S.
Kent, WA 98032

206-296-7387

Email routes

AdoptAPet@kingcounty.gov

Pets@kingcounty.gov

Language interpretation is available; TTY Relay 711.

Review the official RASKC adoption package

Official pet-business PDF details

Can a shelter, daycare, kennel or groomer help recover proof?

King County pet-business rules create useful fallback sources. A business may not have the full veterinary chart, but it may still have the rabies document or verification supplied when the pet entered the facility.

King County rabies-verification and recordkeeping rules by business type
Business	Vaccination-proof duty	Recordkeeping detail	What an owner can request
Pet shop	Dogs, cats and ferrets four months or older must be vaccinated before sale or adoption, with a veterinary rabies certificate given to the purchaser or adopter.	Veterinary records, including vaccinations, must be retained for at least 365 days.	Ask for the veterinary record and rabies certificate supplied at sale or adoption.
Animal shelter	Animals four months or older must be currently vaccinated before adoption or foster release.	Rabies-vaccination dates must be retained for at least 365 days after the animal leaves.	Ask for the vaccination dates, shelter animal ID and available veterinary summary.
Daycare or commercial kennel	The business may verify current rabies status through a certificate, other licensed-veterinarian verification or the owner’s written acknowledgment.	The date or written acknowledgment must be retained for at least 365 days after the animal leaves.	Ask what proof was submitted with the reservation and whether a copy remains on file.
Pet groomer	The groomer must be able to demonstrate how current rabies status is verified.	The official fact sheet focuses on demonstrating the verification method during inspection.	Ask whether the groomer retained the certificate or veterinarian information you provided.
Owner-only self-service grooming	The PDF states that verification or acknowledgment is waived where only owners perform nail trimming, clipping, grooming or bathing.	The ordinary groomer-verification route may not apply.	Use the veterinarian, shelter or previous business instead.

Important limitation: A business may hold only the proof submitted for admission—not every vaccine your pet has received. Request the original veterinary certificate whenever possible.

Daycare or kennel request script “My pet stayed with your business around [dates]. I am trying to recover the rabies proof submitted at check-in. The pet was listed as [name], under [owner name, phone and email]. Do you still have the certificate, veterinarian verification or vaccination date in the file?”

Open the official rabies-record PDF View King County pet-business resources

Local agency routing

Is your address served by RASKC or Seattle?

Vaccination copies still come from the veterinarian or shelter, but licensing and owner-information updates depend on the correct local animal-services provider.

RASKC service area

RASKC serves unincorporated King County and 24 contracting cities, including Bellevue, Kent, Redmond, Shoreline, SeaTac, Issaquah, Sammamish and others.

Use the official address checker before purchasing, renewing or updating a license.

City of Seattle

Seattle operates a separate licensing system. Do not create a duplicate Seattle account when a pet already has a license; contact Seattle Pet Licensing for the existing login information.

Seattle licensing contact: 206-386-4262 or petlicensing@seattle.gov.

RASKC contracting cities

Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Covington, Duvall, Enumclaw, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Lake Forest Park, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, SeaTac, Shoreline, Snoqualmie, Tukwila, Woodinville and Yarrow Point.

Mercer Island exception: RASKC states that cats are not required to be licensed in Mercer Island. Dogs remain subject to the applicable licensing route.

Check the RASKC provider and license page Open Seattle pet licensing

License support—not medical records

Current RASKC pet-license fees and record updates

These fees apply only where RASKC is the licensing provider. A license supports identification and local animal services; it does not replace the veterinary rabies certificate.

RASKC annual fees currently published for 2026
License type	Published fee	Important qualification
Juvenile pet	$15	Unaltered pet under six months; renewal is due in six months.
Altered pet	$30	Pet is spayed or neutered.
Unaltered pet	$60	Pet is not spayed or neutered.
Senior discount	$15	Altered pet and owner age 65 or older; birth-date proof is required.
Disabled person	$15	Altered pet; this type is not purchased online.
Service animal	No fee	Annual confirmation of service-animal status is required.
Replacement tag	$5	Available by applicable online, phone, mail or in-person route.

Online service charges: RASKC currently lists a 2.35% card or digital-wallet service fee with a $2 minimum, and a $0.95 e-check fee. These processor fees do not go to King County.

RASKC licensing help

206-296-2712

PetLicense@kingcounty.gov

Use this contact for

Confirming the correct license provider.
Updating owner or pet details.
Reporting that a pet died or was rehomed.
Requesting replacement-tag help.

Correction workflow

How to fix an incorrect vaccination record

Wrong owner name or address Ask the veterinary clinic to update its medical record. Update the licensing and microchip systems separately.

Pet’s name changed after adoption Provide the shelter name, current name, animal ID and microchip number so the clinic can connect both identities.

Microchip number is missing Ask the clinic or shelter to scan the pet and add the verified number. Do not copy a number from unrelated paperwork.

Vaccination date is incorrect Ask the administering clinic to review the appointment, invoice, inventory and lot record before changing the certificate.

Next-due date appears wrong Have the veterinarian verify the vaccine product, previous history and effective period. Do not calculate it from memory.

Two veterinary profiles exist Ask the clinic to search the former owner, former pet name, old address and alternate phone number before merging records.

Correction request script “The vaccination record contains an incorrect [owner name, pet name, microchip, vaccination date or due date]. The correct information is [detail]. Please compare the original appointment and vaccine lot record before issuing a corrected medical history and signed rabies certificate.”

Do not edit a PDF yourself. A manually changed vaccine document may be rejected and cannot replace a corrected certificate issued by the veterinarian or authorized record holder.

Closed or unavailable clinic

What to do when the former veterinarian has closed

Call the old telephone number and check the clinic website Closure messages may identify a successor practice, parent hospital or medical-record custodian.

Search invoices, emails and prescription labels These can confirm the legal clinic name, veterinarian and approximate date of the vaccine.

Ask the new veterinarian to request the record Provide written authorization and every former owner, pet and address detail that may help locate the file.

Check shelter, rescue and pet-business backups A prior adoption file, kennel, daycare or groomer may retain the rabies proof submitted to it.

Check whether the final visit falls within three years Washington veterinary facilities generally retain records for three years following the last treatment or examination.

Have the current veterinarian review the evidence Do not automatically repeat vaccination based only on a missing document. The veterinarian should decide what is medically appropriate.

Boarding, daycare and grooming

Prepare vaccination proof before the reservation deadline

Fast action plan based on how soon the pet-care visit begins
Time remaining	Owner action	Facility question
Today or tomorrow	Call the veterinarian and ask for secure email directly to the facility. Contact the business before assuming a screenshot is acceptable.	“Which exact vaccines, due dates and document format are required before check-in?”
Within one week	Request the full history and signed rabies certificate, then compare the dates with the business policy.	“Do you accept veterinarian verification while the certificate copy is pending?”
More than one week	Correct owner, pet-name and microchip errors before uploading the documents.	“Do you require Bordetella, canine influenza, fecal testing or other proof in addition to rabies?”

Policies differ: King County’s rabies rules do not create one universal list of every vaccine required by all kennels, daycares or groomers. Individual businesses may require additional veterinary prevention based on their services.

Moving or traveling

Prepare pet records for interstate or international travel

Check the destination—not only Washington Another state, country, airline or carrier may impose additional vaccine, health-certificate, timing or identification rules.

Carry the current rabies certificate Verify that owner, pet, vaccine, expiration and veterinarian information is complete and legible.

Ask whether an accredited veterinarian is required International and some interstate movements may require official inspection or endorsement beyond an ordinary vaccine summary.

Match the microchip and travel documents Confirm that the chip number in the pet, certificate, health document and registration record is identical.

Keep paper and secure digital copies Do not rely on internet access or a single phone when checking in for transport.

Do not use this article as a travel clearance. Destination and airline rules can change. Confirm requirements with the destination authority and the veterinarian handling the trip.

Check Washington pet travel guidance

Urgent rabies action

What to do if a pet may have contacted a bat

Act now—do not wait for symptoms. Contact the pet’s veterinarian immediately. For a possible person or pet exposure in King County, call Public Health at 206-296-4774. For pet-rabies or vaccination consultation, call 206-263-9566.

Separate people and pets from the bat Keep everyone away from further contact. Do not handle a bat with bare hands.

Call the veterinarian and King County Public Health A pet exposed to a suspected rabid bat needs professional evaluation even when the rabies vaccination is current.

Do not release or discard the bat When direct contact may have occurred, Public Health may need the bat for testing. Follow its instructions before moving or disposing of it.

Follow capture instructions only when advised and safe King County publishes protective steps using heavy gloves and a container, but no one should attempt capture when it cannot be done safely.

Have the vaccination certificate ready Give the veterinarian the vaccine date, product, due date and certificate copy so exposure management can be determined accurately.

Open King County bat-exposure instructions

Build a permanent file

Create a reusable pet health-record folder

Complete veterinary vaccination history

Current signed rabies certificate

Previous rabies certificates

Pet-license number and receipt

Microchip company and registration number

Spay or neuter certificate

Adoption agreement and shelter animal ID

Current medications and allergies

Veterinarian and emergency-clinic contacts

Boarding and daycare submissions

Ownership-transfer documents

Travel health certificates

Storage method: Keep one printed folder, one encrypted digital copy and one secure backup. Rename files with the pet name, document type and date, such as River_Rabies-Certificate_2026-04-18.pdf.

Privacy warning: Do not post a full rabies certificate, address, phone number, microchip number or license tag online. Share only through the receiving veterinarian, shelter, government portal or pet-care facility.

Official contact routes

Who handles each King County pet-record problem?

Contact the office connected with the specific task
Problem	Best contact	Prepare before contacting
Complete medical or vaccination history	Current or previous veterinary facility.	Owner and pet names, former details, visit dates and authorization.
RASKC adoption vaccination record	RASKC at 206-296-7387 or AdoptAPet@kingcounty.gov.	Animal ID, adoption date, adopter name and microchip.
RASKC license or owner-information update	206-296-2712 or PetLicense@kingcounty.gov.	License number, owner name, address and pet name.
Seattle pet-license account	206-386-4262 or petlicensing@seattle.gov.	License or person number, last name and pet details.
Possible bat or animal exposure	Veterinarian and King County Public Health at 206-296-4774.	Exposure time, animal involved and current rabies certificate.
Pet rabies or vaccination consultation	King County Zoonotic Disease Program at 206-263-9566.	Pet species, age, vaccine status and reason for the question.

General record-recovery call script “I am trying to locate vaccination proof for [pet name], a [species/breed]. The record may be under [former pet or owner name] and dates from approximately [year]. I need [complete vaccine history/current rabies certificate] for [boarding, travel, licensing or new veterinarian]. What identification or authorization do you need?”

Common questions

King County pet vaccination record FAQs

Is there an online King County pet vaccination registry?

King County does not provide one public portal containing every veterinary vaccination record. Owners usually obtain records from the veterinarian, shelter, rescue, adoption file or pet-care business that received the document.

Is a King County pet license the same as a rabies certificate?

No. A pet license is local identification and animal-control registration. A rabies certificate is veterinary proof showing the vaccine, administration date, validity period, lot information and veterinarian details.

How long does a Washington veterinarian keep pet records?

Washington veterinary facilities generally must keep records for three years following the animal’s last treatment or examination. The record includes the animal’s identity and immunization history.

How quickly must a veterinarian provide a requested copy?

When an owner or authorized agent requests copies, Washington rules require them to be made available as promptly as medically or publicly necessary and no later than 10 working days after the request. A permitted copying fee may apply.

What information belongs on a rabies certificate?

It should identify the owner and pet, vaccination and next-due dates, vaccine product, manufacturer, effective period, lot number, and the veterinarian’s name, license number, address and signature.

How do I get vaccination records for a pet adopted from RASKC?

Contact RASKC with the adopter’s name, adoption date, shelter animal ID, pet’s shelter and current names, microchip number and adoption receipt. Request the available medical summary and rabies documentation.

Can a daycare or kennel have a copy of my pet’s rabies proof?

It may. King County daycares and commercial kennels verify rabies status and must retain the vaccination date or owner acknowledgment for at least 365 days after the pet leaves. The business may have only the submitted proof, not the complete veterinary history.

Should I use RASKC or Seattle Animal Shelter?

It depends on the pet owner’s address. RASKC serves unincorporated King County and 24 contracting cities. Seattle operates a separate licensing system. Use the King County address checker or contact the relevant licensing office before creating an account.

Does an indoor cat still need a rabies vaccine in King County?

Yes. King County requires dogs, cats and ferrets to receive an initial rabies vaccination by four months of age and remain current. Indoor pets can still encounter bats that enter buildings.

What should I do if my pet may have contacted a bat?

Contact the veterinarian immediately and call King County Public Health at 206-296-4774. Do not release or discard a bat involved in possible contact until Public Health advises whether testing is needed.

Independent information and veterinary disclaimer: ImmunizationRecord.org is not affiliated with King County, Public Health — Seattle & King County, RASKC, Seattle Animal Shelter, Washington State Department of Health, a veterinarian, shelter, kennel or airline. This guide explains record-recovery routes and does not diagnose an animal, issue a vaccination certificate, determine medical suitability or replace veterinary advice.

Official rules, contacts, fees and service areas reviewed in July 2026. Verify current requirements with the veterinarian, government agency, boarding provider or travel authority before acting.