Obtaining A Virginia Beach Pet License

If you are a Virginia Beach resident, and the owner of a cat or dog, you are required to have your pet licensed. All cats and dogs must receive a rabies vaccine at 4 months old. Once your pet has received its initial vaccine, it must be registered for a Virginia Beach pet license. This article will investigate everything you need to know about registering your pet for a Virginia Beach pet license. Then we will take a look at how DoNotPay can handle this task and numerous others, saving you time and money.

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Why Should You Register Your Pet For A Pet License In Virginia Beach?

Cat and dog owners are required by law to register their pets; failure to do so can result in fines or penalties. Licensing allows the county to track local pets and to ensure that pets remain current on their rabies vaccinations. Fees for licensing support the care and control of stray or lost animals. Having your pet spayed/neutered is not required, but sterilization is encouraged because it reduces the risk of overpopulation.

What Documents Are Needed To Register Your Pet For A Pet License In Virginia Beach?

When registering for a pet license in Virginia Beach, proof of the rabies vaccine is required and the license term cannot exceed the vaccination expiration. Proof of pet sterilization is not required, but it is encouraged and it greatly reduces the cost of registration fees. If your dog is a certified service animal, you will need a notarized affidavit that will serve as verification of their service dog status.

Where Do You Have To Go To Get Your Pet Licensed in Virginia Beach?

You can apply for a pet license by submitting a form online, by mail, or by visiting one of the participating veterinary clinics in the area.

How Can You Submit An Application For A Pet License In Virginia Beach?

A Virginia Beach pet license can be obtained in one of three ways.

Online

Go to the website for the Virginia Beach Pet License.
Locate the form, filling out each field completely.
Scan and upload rabies vaccine proof and sterilization proof if necessary. If you own a service dog, a notarized affidavit validating that your pet is a service dog must be included.
Submit the application along with proof documents.
Make payment by credit card, there will be a convenience fee included of $1.95.
Receive your pet license within 10 to 14 days.

In-Person

Gather proof documents for the rabies vaccine and spay/neuter if applicable. If you own a service dog, include a notarized affidavit validating its service dog status.
Travel with your documents to a participating veterinary clinic.
Fill out the form
Submit the application form with proof documents and the correct fee amount. Cash, check or credit card.
Wait 10 to 14 days to receive your license tag in the mail.

By Mail

Gather proof documents for the rabies vaccine and for spay/neuter if applicable. If you own a service animal, include a notarized affidavit validating the service dog's status.
Submit proof and a check or money order for the correct fee. Mail to:

Virginia Beach Animal Licensing C/O PetData PO Box 141929 Irving, TX 75014-1929

Allow 10 to 14 days for processing, and receive your license tag in the mail.

How Much Does It Cost To Get Your Pet Licensed In Virginia Beach?

A pet license can be issued for a period of one, two, or three years. The license term cannot exceed the rabies vaccine expiration. Animals that have not been spayed or neutered cost more to license because sterilization procedures are encouraged to reduce overpopulation.

License Fees in Virginia Beach	1 Year	2 Year	3 Year
Unsterilized Dog or Cat	$10.00	$20.00	$30.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$7.00	$14.00	$21.00
Spayed/Neutered Cat	$5.00	$10.00	$15.00
Service Dog	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Service animals are licensed at no charge as long as you have included a notarized affidavit that verifies the dog's service animal status.

Renewing Or Replacing A Virginia Beach Pet License

Your pet license must be renewed at the end of the term you choose; one, two, or three years. When renewing your pet license, you must take the same steps as when you originally registered. If you need a replacement tag, you must visit the Treasurer's Office and the cost is one dollar. Virginia Beach does allow for the transfer of a pet's registration if the owner has changed but the animal's address will be the same. If the owner and address change, a new registration must be submitted.

How You Can Get A Virginia Beach Pet License Using DoNotPay

With the DoNotPay products, successfully submitting a Virginia Beach pet license is quick and easy. Just answer a few questions and let DoNotPay submit the request on your behalf.

How to Save Time Registering Your Pet in Virginia Beach using DoNotPay:

If you want to Save Time Registering Your Pet in Virginia Beach Using DoNotPay and don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in a few easy steps:

Go to the Pet Licenses product on DoNotPay.
Enter the county or city you are looking to register your pet in.
Tell us more about your pet, including the breed, gender, whether they are spayed/neutered, approximate age, and more.
Upload evidence documents that prove that your pet has been spayed/neutered (if applicable) and a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate.
Enter your contact information, including email, address, and phone number.
Complete your application by paying the license processing fee, so we can file the application on your behalf.

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