License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs 4 months of age and older must be licensed with Jefferson County within 30 days of being in the county.

View the complete Jefferson County ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due on the expiration date of your current license. 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 moving into Jefferson County.

A late fee is added to the license fee if your license is not purchased by 60 days after the due date. The late fee is $10 after 60 days, $20 after 90 days, and $30 after 120 days.

License Term

Licenses are valid for the number of months purchased from the date of purchase for a new license, as long as the rabies vaccination is valid for the same period of time. A minimum one-year license term is required unless the rabies vaccination will expire earlier. The license may not be valid beyond the expiration of the rabies vaccination, so a monthly fee may be paid to match the remaining term of the rabies vaccination.