Licensing Information

Standard License Fees
Annual Dog License	$10.00
Other Fees
First Replacement Tag	$0.00
The first replacement tag is free, subsequent replacement tags are $5.00.

Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

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.

You may license by mail and pay for your license with a check or money order made payable to "City of Asheville."

You may license online and pay for your license with a major credit card. A convenience fee will apply per transaction. Multiple pets can be licensed in one transaction.

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.

Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

To license by mail:

1. Enclose copies of all required paperwork. The license application below may be downloaded and included, but it is not required.
2. Enclose $10 for each of your pets.
3. Make your check or money order payable to "City of Asheville." Please do not send cash.
4. Mail your paperwork and payment to:

   Asheville Animal Licensing
   c/o PetData
   PO Box 141929
   Irving, TX 75014-1929

Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

 

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.