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Licensing Ordinance
All dogs age 6 months of age or older (or with a set of permanent canine teeth) in the City for more than 30 days in a 12-month period are required to be licensed annually. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for all dogs 4 months of age or older.
Owners of puppies too young to require a license by law may check with their local veterinarian about obtaining a free dog license under the Asheville Puppy License Program.
Violations of the Animal Services Ordinance, including failure to license, result in Penalties starting at $50.00.
View the complete City of Asheville ordinance
Licensing Locations
You may license your pet in person at the Asheville Humane Society at 16 Forever Friend Lane in Asheville. Please bring your pet's rabies vaccination certificate with you.
Required Paperwork
Owners are required to provide and update proof of current rabies vaccination in order to maintain a valid license. Please check your certificate for correct address and pet information.
Your paperwork will not be returned to you, so please only send copies and retain the originals for your records.
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Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader. |
License Fees
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Standard License Fees |
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Annual Dog License |
$10.00 |
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Other Fees |
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First Replacement Tag |
$0.00 |
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The first replacement tag is free, subsequent replacement tags are $5.00. |
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Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader. |
Due Date
You must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a dog 6 months of age or older (or with a set of permanent canine teeth) or within 30 days of moving into the City of Asheville. Any dog kept in Asheville for 30 days or more in any 12 month period must also be licensed.
Other Required Permits
In addition to licensing, permits are required for anyone keeping a fertile or unaltered dog or cat 6 months of age or older, and for keeping 7 or more pets in one household. For questions about Animal Permits, call (828) 259-5872.