License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs and cats 4 months of age and older must be licensed with Charlotte County. Any person who lives in the county for more than twenty-eight (28) consecutive days shall be deemed to be a resident of the county. Residents are required to purchase a license for their pets.

View the complete Charlotte County ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due within 30 days of the expiration of your current license. If you are licensing a pet for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining your pet’s rabies vaccination.

License Term

Licenses are valid for 1 year from the date of rabies vaccination or the anniversary of the rabies vaccination. Licenses will not be valid beyond the expiration of the rabies vaccination.