Senior Citizen (Age 60+ with altered pet -
proof of age required)
$5.00
$2.00
Certified Assistance (Seeing/Hearing Altered
Pet License)
no fee
$2.00
A $10 late fee is due if submitted
30 days or more after vaccination date or anniversary of vaccination
date.
The cost for licensing unaltered or fertile pets is higher than for
licensing spayed or neutered pets in order to promote sterilization and
to reduce pet overpopulation and starvation.
Due Date
Payment for your license is due within 30 days of your pet’s rabies
vaccination date or the expiration of your previous license. If you are
licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license when the pet reaches
4 months of age or within 30 days of moving into the City or owning the
pet.
A late fee of $10 is charged if your license has not been purchased within
30 days of the vaccination date, previous license expiration date, or if
you have not completed a license in the past year.
Payment Options
If you are licensing by mail, you may pay for
your license with a check or money order made payable "B.A.R.C." If
you are licensing in person
at the animal shelter, you may make payment via cash or check.
If you have received a billing or renewal notice in the mail, you may be
eligible to pay for your license online with
a major credit card (Visa / MasterCard / AmEx / Discover.
Required Paperwork
A rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian
must be submitted if the rabies vaccination has expired. An invoice
or statement of services is not sufficient as proof of rabies vaccination.
Check your certificate for correct owner name, address, and pet information.
Please include a spay/neuter certificate if the pet has been altered
since the last licensing period.
If you are applying for a senior license, proof of age is required.
If you are applying for a Certified Assistance Altered Pet License
for the first time, please provide a copy of the certification papers
for your pet.
Please send copies of your paperwork and retain the originals for your
records. Copies will not be returned with your license receipt.
Mailing Address
Please mail all required documentation, along with your check or money
order payable to "B.A.R.C." to the address below. Please do not
send cash.
City of Houston Animal Licensing
C/O PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929
Licensing Locations
You may license your pet in person at the animal shelter at 3200 Carr
St. in Houston. Please bring your pet’s rabies vaccination certificate
and spay/neuter certificate (if applicable) with you. The hours are 11:30am – 5:30pm
Monday through Friday and 12:00pm – 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday.
