Jurupa Valley, CA Animal Ordinances: Microchipping (2026)
Key Facts
- Age threshold
- Over four months old
- Covered animals
- Both dogs and cats
- Registration
- Report number and changes to county
- Dog licensing
- Still required separately
Summary
All dogs and cats over four months old in Jurupa Valley must be implanted with an identifying microchip, and owners must register the number and report ownership, address, or phone changes.
MANDATORY MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS AND CATS. All dogs and cats over the age of four months must be implanted with an identifying microchip. The owner or custodian is required to provide the microchip number to the Department, and shall notify the Department of any change of ownership of the dog or cat, or any change of address or telephone number. Nothing in this section supersedes, eliminates, or alters the requirements of Sections 2, 5 or any other licensing requirements of this ordinance. Exemptions. The mandatory microchipping requirements shall not apply to any of the following: A dog or cat with a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily injury, if implanted with the microchip identification, due to the health conditions of the animal. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of the fact from a California licensed Veterinarian.
Full Breakdown
Jurupa Valley Municipal Code section 10.08.130, adopted from Riverside County Ordinance No. 630 section 13, requires every dog and cat over four months of age to carry an identifying microchip. Owners must provide the microchip number to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services and report any change of ownership, address, or telephone number. Exemptions require written confirmation from a California licensed veterinarian that implantation would seriously harm the animal or would impair an athletic or performance animal. Microchipping supplements rather than replaces dog licensing under section 10.08.020, which also requires rabies vaccination. Impounded animals found without a chip must be implanted, at the owner's cost, before redemption or adoption.
Violations & Fines
Failure to microchip is an infraction with escalating fines up to $250 per violation; impounded unchipped animals must be implanted, with fees due, before release to the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cats need microchips in Jurupa Valley, or just dogs?
Does a microchip replace a dog license?
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