License Your Pet
Why It’s Important to License Your Pet
- A license says your pet is NOT a stray. People will be more likely to help and have a way to identify your dog.
- Your pet will be quickly reunited with you. City staff will always attempt to return a loose dog by a home delivery.
- Taking your pet to the county shelter is our only option if we cannot identify you as an owner. Shelter fees may be imposed.
- Animal Control will call you or send a letter if no phone contact is available if it arrives at the shelter with a license I.D.
- Your dog’s license is proof of rabies vaccination in the event it bites anyone.
- A licensed dog will be cared for at the Animal Shelter for a longer period of time than an unidentified stray.
- License fees support the expense of returning lost dogs, and fund adoptions for homeless dogs, investigations of animal cruelty and community education programs.
- It’s the law! (Municipal Code 6.04.036)
Requirements & Fees
- To renew or apply for dog license, please use our online system HVWORKS.
- You must provide current proof of rabies (inoculation certificate or veterinarian documentation).
- You must provide proof of spaying or neutering, if applicable.
- A microchip ID number is encouraged for the safe return of lost or at-large dogs.
| Fee Type | Standard Fee | Standard Fee | Senior Citizen Discount Fee If Age 62+ | Senior Citizen Discount Fee If Age 62+ |
| Dog Type | Altered Dog | Fertile Dog | Altered Dog | Fertile Dog |
| 1 Year | $18.00 | $35.00 | $14.00 | $31.00 |
| 2 Years | $34.00 | $67.00 | $26.00 | $59.00 |
| 3 Years | $50.00 | $100.00 | $38.00 | $88.00 |
You can choose a 1 year, 2 year, or 3 year option of licensing based on when the rabies vaccination expires.
We encourage you to license your dog for the number of years the rabies vaccination is valid.
*Duplicate License Tag – $10.00
** RABIES VACCINATIONS MUST BE VALID FOR THE ENTIRE LICENSING PERIOD.