Animal Licenses
What are the requirements for
obtaining an animal license?
Answer: A license is required when your cat or dog reaches the
age of four(4) months.
How much does the license cost?
Answer: City of Norfolk license fees are as follows:
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| Spayed or neutered animal (Senior
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$2.00
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Spayed or neutered animal:
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$5.00
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| Lost or stolen license (duplicate
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$1.00
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| Seeing eye dog or hearing dog: |
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What paperwork should I bring
to obtain a license?
Answer: A current rabies certificate is required. Additionally,
documentation that your animal has been spayed or neutered is required
in order to receive the reduced rate.
How long is the license valid?
Answer: Licenses are purchased annually. They are valid for one(1)
year, beginning January 1 and expire on December 31.
When do the licenses go on sale?
Answer: December 1st of each year.
What is the limitation on the
number of animals per household?
Answer: Section 6.1-8 of the Norfolk City Code allows no more
than four (4) adult dogs and four (4) adult cats in any one dwelling
unit or premises within the city limits.
Must I provide any documentation
if I need a duplicate license?
Duplicate licenses may only be issued through the Treasurer's Office.
You must bring your current animal license certificate. There is
a processing fee of $1.00 for a duplicate license.
Where can I purchase a license?
Answer: Animal licenses may be purchased at the following locations:
| Office of the City Treasurer, 1st Floor,
City Hall Building |
664-7800 |
| Best Value Hardware, 1013 E. Bayview Boulevard
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583-1484 |
| Meadowbrook Hardware, 1215-D West Little
Creek Road |
489-7293 |
| Norfolk Animal Management Center, 5585
Sabre Road |
441-5503 |
Can I renew by mail?
Answer: Yes, please print your animal license application PDF Document or Word Document here, fill it out and send it in with the appropriate paper work; rabies vaccination and spayed/neutering certificate and your check for the appropriate amount made out to “City Treasurer” and mail to P.O. Box 3215, Norfolk, VA 23514-3215
Who can I call regarding animal
disturbances or lost and found animals?
Answer: Contact Animal Control at 664-PETS.
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