License in Person

All dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of 4 months within the city limits of Las Vegas are required to be licensed with the city.

New Licenses: You must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a dog over the age of 4 months or within 30 days of establishing residence in the city of Las Vegas.

Renewal Licenses: You must renew your license within 30 days of the expiration of your prior license. A late fee of $5 is charged for each late renewal.

If you have a prior license from the city of Las Vegas, please license by mail.

Payment for a new license may be made in person at:

City of Las Vegas Customer Care Center
500 S Main St, Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89101

(You must bring a completed license application and all required documentation. A tag will be mailed to you.)

Required for All Pets:

• Current rabies vaccination certificate: A current rabies vaccination is required in order to license your pet. Unless we have a current vaccination certificate already on file, a current certificate must be submitted. Please check your certificate for correct address and pet information.

Required for Discounted License Fees:

• Proof of Spay or Neuter is required if you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee. Proof can be a signed statement from a veterinarian or an invoice for services. Once this proof is on file, it will not be required for each license renewal.
• Proof of age is required to receive the discounted fees for senior citizens age 65 and over. A photocopy of any document showing the owner’s name and date of birth, such as a driver’s license or ID card, is acceptable. Any personal or sensitive identification numbers may be removed from the copy prior to submission.
• Proof of disability status is required to receive the discounted fees for disabled persons. A photocopy of any document showing that the pet owner receives disability benefits under Social Security or an equivalent disability retirement program is acceptable to meet this requirement.

Note: Please send legible copies of your paperwork and maintain a copy for your records.

The cost for licensing unaltered or fertile pets is higher than that for licensing spayed or neutered pets in order to promote sterilization and to reduce pet overpopulation and starvation.

Download License Application (PDF format)