Animal License Information

Effective July 1, 2007, any veterinarian providing a rabies vaccination to a dog in the State of Virginia is required to notify the Treasurer's Office.  If the dog's owner has not purchased a dog license previously, the owner will receive notification from the Treasurer that a tag must be acquired within 90 days. 

Dog licenses go on sale on November 1st and must be renewed annually by January 31st or within 90 days following vaccination. Fees apply to all dogs age 4 months and older.  Individuals are not allowed to vaccinate their own dogs.  Proof of rabies vaccination is required; a rabies certificate must be presented from a licensed veterinarian.  To purchase a kennel tag the individual must have a minimum of 5 dogs and all dogs must be in a kennel.