License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs and cats 6 months of age and older must be licensed by an owner who is 18 years of age or older.

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 pet over the age of 6 months or within 30 days of moving into the City of Muscatine.

License Term

Licenses are valid for 1, 2, or 3 years from the date of purchase, but may not be valid longer than the expiration of the rabies vaccination.