License Information

License Fees

Effective 4/1/2011

Licensing Fees	First Year		Renewal
Unaltered Pet	$60.00		$60.00
Altered Pet (Spayed/Neutered)	$20.00		$20.00
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.

Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

Required Paperwork

1. 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.
2. Please include a spay/neuter certificate if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period.
3. If you are applying for a senior license, proof of age is required.
4. 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