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Why did I receive this notice?

Please choose the option that best describes the notice you received:

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Why am I being billed when I have a current license?

There may be several reasons why you received a bill when you have a current license. We're happy to help with your account information - please fill out this form to begin the process.

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When will I get my license tag?

We will mail your tag and license receipt within 10 business days from the day we receive your completed license application and payment. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days to receive your tag and receipt in the mail. If we have not received correct payment or proper documentation you will be notified via mail and the processing of your license will be delayed.

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How do I get a replacement tag?

You may obtain a replacement tag by sending a check or money order payable to "City of Prescott" in the amount of $3.00 to the mailing address below. Please do not send cash. Please include a copy of your license receipt or a note to designate the pet for which you are purchasing a replacement tag. If you need assistance, you may call customer service at 1-855-332-4647.

Prescott Animal Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929

Only one license tag can be active at one time. Requests for multiple tags for the same animal cannot be fulfilled.

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Can I transfer a license?

Prescott licenses or tags may not be transferred to a new owner or a different pet. A new license must be purchased.

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Can I obtain a refund?

A refund may be available for the following reasons:

  1. If a duplicate payment was made for the same pet and the same license term. Be sure to include the pet's current license tag number if it is available, and as much information as possible regarding your payments.
  2. If a previously spayed or neutered pet was licensed at the unaltered rate. Be sure to include proof of alteration dated prior to the licensing date.

To request a refund, please send your request in writing to the address below or via email to Customer Service. Please include information about where and when your payments were made.

Prescott Animal Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929

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How long is this license valid?

All City of Prescott dog licenses expire on December 31, and must be renewed by January 1. A late fee will apply for licenses renewed after March 31. Rabies vaccinations must be valid at least through October 1 in order to receive a license.

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Where is the local animal shelter?

Yavapai Humane Society
1625 Sundog Ranch Road, Prescott.

To report stray animals or for questions unrelated to licensing, please call Prescott Animal Control at 928-777-1135 or 928-445-3131 for non-emergency Police dispatch.

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I have found a pet: what should I do?

If the pet that you have found is wearing a Prescott license tag, please call our office at 1-855-332-4647 for assistance.

Sheltering of strays for the City of Prescott is provided by the Yavapai Humane Society.

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I have lost a pet: what should I do?

If an Animal Control Officer finds your pet, and your pet is wearing a current license tag on its collar, Animal Services will contact you. If another citizen finds your pet with its license tag, they may use the tag number to contact animal services by calling the phone number on the license tag.

If your pet has been lost, Animal Services recommends that you visit the shelter to look for your pet at least every other day. Sheltering of strays for the City of Prescott is provided by the Yavapai Humane Society. You may also contact City of Prescott Animal Control at 928-777-1135 regarding your pet.

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Why should I license?

Licensing helps Animal Services identify family pets, should an animal become lost. The fees from licensing are used to care for animals and investigate complaints about stray animals, among other services. Other goals of animal licensing are to promote responsible pet ownership and to reduce the tragedies associated with lost pets and pet overpopulation.  

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What are the licensing requirements?

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs 4 months of age and older must be licensed with the City of Prescott within 60 days of being in the city. All City of Prescott dog licenses expire on December 31 each year.

View the complete City of Prescott ordinance:

City of Prescott Ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due by January 1 of each year. If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 60 days of obtaining a pet over the age of 4 months or within 60 days of moving into the City of Prescott.

A late fee of $8 is added to the license fee if your license is not purchased by March 31.

License Term

All City of Prescott dog licenses expire on December 31, and must be renewed by January 1. A late fee will apply for licenses renewed after March 31. Rabies vaccinations must be valid at least through October 1 in order to receive a license.

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Why was licensing privatized?

The City of Prescott chose to privatize animal licensing beginning in 2014 to promote animal licensing, to increase the cost-effectiveness of the program, and to provide additional services to its citizens.

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Who is PetData?

PetData, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, provides animal licensing services for municipalities and animal welfare agencies throughout the United States. The company, a member of the National Animal Control Association, has been in business since 1994. PetData’s goals are to increase animal licensing, to reduce animal euthanasia, to educate the community, and to help solve animal control problems.
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Does PetData sell information?

We at PetData consider the privacy of our clients to be of paramount importance. PetData has never sold information or data to any third-party. PetData does not use any personally identifiable data collected for any purpose other than for those purposes as required by client contracts.

We do not respond to requests for information from non-client individuals or corporations, nor do we release information without the express written consent of our clients. PetData does not and will not share or sell client data with any other parties or make client data publicly available unless authorized by the client or required under a legal subpoena. All data belongs to our clients, and PetData serves only as a custodian for client-owned data.

Groups or individuals requesting data should contact their City or County directly as PetData will only release data to our contracted clients.

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