Since the County offers up to a 3-year license, why am I not offered that option?

The length of the license depends on the expiration of the rabies vaccine for your pet. When obtaining a dog license online, you will only see license options that pertain to your current situation.

Examples:

1. The dog has a rabies certificate that expires in six months. A pro-rated dog license can be issued for six months. When the license expires, the dog will need to get a new rabies vaccination and then the owner has the option to renew the license for 1-3 years.
2. Owner wants to renew a dog license. Rabies expires one year from the date you are renewing online, then a 1-year license rate will apply.
3. If the rabies certificate expires 18 months from the date of the license, the owner can purchase a 1-year license. When the license expires, they will then license the dog until the rabies expires by purchasing a pro-rated 6-month license. The dog will then get a new rabies vaccine which is good for three years, allowing the purchase of up to a 3-year Deschutes County Dog License. 
4. Owner wants to renew a dog license. Rabies expires two years from date or renewal. Owner can choose to license the dog for 1 or 2 years.
5. Owner wants to license a new dog. The rabies certificate has an expiration date of 28 months from date of issue. Owner can choose to license the dog for 1 or 2 years. If the owner chooses a 2-year license, then after the two years they can renew the license for four months pro-rated.
6. The dog just received a 3-year rabies vaccination, the owner can choose either a 1-, 2-, or 3-year license for their dog.