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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:
 
Cost:
$25.00
per tag
Spayed or neutered animal (Senior citizens):
$2.00
 
Spayed or neutered animal:
$5.00
 
Lost or stolen license (duplicate tag):
$1.00
 
Seeing eye dog or hearing dog:
  No charge

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 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 remit payment 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.