License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs and cats 4 months of age and older in Clute, Freeport, and Lake Jackson must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed annually with Southern Brazoria County Animal Shelter.

View the complete City of Clute ordinance

View the complete City of Freeport ordinance

View the complete City of Lake Jackson ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due within 30 days of your pet’s vaccination date or prior license expiration date.

If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a dog over the age of 4 months or within 30 days of establishing residence in the city of the Clute, Freeport or Lake Jackson.

License Term

Animal Licenses will expire one year from the date of purchase.