All dogs and cats are required to be licensed and immunized with a rabies vaccination, which provides protection throughout the licensing period, upon reaching 4 months of age. The licensing period begins January 1 and lasts for 1 year.
Application for a license may be made 30 days before and not more than 60 days after the beginning of the licensing period. A penalty of $2 per month is charged for each month after March 1 for late licensing.
The licensing fees are as follows:
- Each Sterile Animal: $5
- Each Non-Sterile Animal: $40
- Replacement Tag: $5
Verification of sterilization by a licensed veterinarian is required. Cost for licensing unsterilized animals brought into the city or upon reaching the minimum age on or after July 1 of the licensing year will be 50% of the set fee.
For information on owning a Staffordshire Terrier in El Dorado, please see the current city ordinance here.
Licensing Locations
For your convenience, licenses may be purchased at the following locations:
