License Information

License Fees

You have the option of purchasing a 1, 2, or 3 year license that runs concurrently with your dog's or cat's rabies vaccination. Your initial license fee is retroactive to your pet's rabies vaccination date, regardless of the licensing option you choose. No license will be issued that exceeds the date of rabies expiration.

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 current rabies vaccination certificate is required if the rabies vaccination on file has expired. Please check your certificate for correct address and pet information.
2. Proof of spay/neuter, such as a signed statement from a veterinarian or an invoice for services is required if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period and you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee.
3. A service dog Exemption Request form is required for the free service dog license. The form is available for download as a PDF file or as a text file for users of text-to-voice programs.

Your paperwork will not be returned to you, so please retain a copy of your documents for your records.

Mailing Address

Please mail all required documentation, along with your check or money order payable to "Virginia Beach Animal Licensing" to the address below. Please do not send cash.

Virginia Beach Animal Licensing
C/O PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929

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