License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

The City of Raleigh Animal Control Code requires that all cats and dogs over the age of four months which are kept within the city limits of Raleigh be licensed annually with the City.

View the complete City of Raleigh ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due annually by January 31st. Early licensing begins December 1st.

License Term

Animal licensing is done on a calendar-year basis, and all licenses expire annually on December 31st.