Virginia state law has required licenses for dogs since 1972, the General Assembly of 2006 and 2007 has brought changes to our licensing process.  Effective July 1, 2007 area veterinarians are required to notify localities when a rabies vaccine is administered.  If an individual does not apply for a dog license within 90 days of having their dog vaccinated they will be billed for the license in the locality in which they reside.  If they fail to purchase the license at that time, animal control will be notified that an owner is in possession of a vaccinated animal without a current license.

DOG LICENSE REQUIRED

Fauquier County 

Treasurers Office  540-347-8691 

It shall be unlawful for any person to own a dog four (4) months old or older in the county, unless such dog is licensed.  Licenses can be purchased at the Treasurer's Office.  Proof of a current rabies vaccination will be required.  Proof of a current rabies vaccination will be required.  The Treasurer's office is located in the Circuit Court Building at 29 Ashby Street in Warrenton, Virginia.  MAKE SURE THAT YOUR RABIES CERT. STATES IF YOUR PET HAS BEEN SPAYED OR NEUTERED. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE HIGHER PRICE.  SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS !!!

                                              Spayed or Neutered                               Not Spayed or Neutered

1 YEAR License                                     $2.00                                                   $10.00

3 YEAR License                                     $5.00                                                   $25.00

20 Dog Kennel                                     $30.00                                                   $30.00

50 Dog Kennel                                     $50.00                                                  $50.00

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 You may also request a dog license through the mail.  Send a copy of the current rabies certificate and a check for the license requested.  You can also print out the below information and send with a copy of the current rabies certificate and a check for the license(s) requested.

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Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________

City:______________________________ State _________ Phone_________________________________________________

Pet Name:_______________________________Breed______________Color_______________Age_________________

Sex:_________Neutered Male__________Spayed Female/ ________________Male__________________Female

The following informaiton may be found on your Rabies Certificate

Rabies Exp Date:__________________________________Rabies Vaccine Number______________________________

Veterinarian Name and License Number _______________________________________________

Send to Fauquier County Treasurer

P.O. Box 677

Warrenton,  VA  20188

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Prince William County Dog License Info

2008 Dog License Application Link Below

007194.pdf

 All dogs four months of age or older must be licensed each year by January 31.  Dog licenses go on sale in November for the coming year and may be purchased by mail, at the Animal Shelter, downloaded from the County Web site or from any Taxpayer Services Office.  The fee is $5.00 per dog.  A current rabies vaccination certificate must be shown for each dog to be licensed.  Persons moving into the County must comply with the license requirements at that time.

Cats four months or age or older must have a current rabies vaccination.

For questions about dog registration call the Taxpayer Services Office at 703-792-6710.  For all other animal law and control questions, call the Animal Shelter at 703-792-6465 during businesses hours or 703-792-6500 after 5 p.m., or visit the Prince William County Bureau of Animal control Web page.