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Licensing Your Dog in Dallas Texas

Licensing Your Dog in Dallas Texas

Licensing your dog is essential because it confirms your pup is up-to-date on their shots and rabies vaccinations. If your dog goes missing, animal control and other dog services will be more willing to help find Fido if you have proof that he/she is registered and safe. Here’s how to properly register your pooch in Dallas!

Registering Online

Getting your pup registered is so much easier than it seems, you don’t even have to leave your house to do so! Online pet registration for Dallas animals is available here! You can register multiple pups at one time and easily upload all of your documentation on their site. Dallas City Code requires all animals to registered annually so don’t forget!

Registration Fees

Annual fees vary:

  • $7 for sterilized dogs 
  • $30 for unsterilized dogs 
  • There are discount rates for senior dogs and pet owners over 65 

You’ll also need a rabies vaccination certificate with all vaccinations and dates listed 

Registering by Mail or in Person 

Registering by Mail
Send a copy of your pups current rabies certificate, other related documentation, and check payable to the Department of Code Compliance to:

3112 Canton St.
Suite A
Dallas, TX 75226

Registering in Person
Bring your pups current rabies certificate and other related documentation to either of the following locations:

Department of Code Compliance 
3112 Canton St.
Suite A
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 671-2847

OR

Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center 
1818 North Westmoreland Road 
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 670-8246

Have questions? Visit www.DallasAnimalServices.org