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The 2024 Dog licenses are available for renewal starting November 1. Due to delays, the 2024 dog tags will be mailed in December. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Payment Options

You may license by mail and pay for your license with a check or money order made payable to “Fairfax County."

You may license online and pay for your license with a major credit card. A convenience fee will apply per transaction. Multiple pets can be licensed in one transaction.

You may license in person at Fairfax County Government Center or at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Please bring a copy of your dog's current rabies certificate and proof of spay/neuter.

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