Alachua County Animal License
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NEW — Alachua County pet license tags have gone digital and now offer a range of optional free features, including online pet information storage. Fees are now $25 per pet annually and can be ordered online at www.petdata.com/for-pet-owners/alc/license-online.
View more frequently asked questions below.
Who needs an Alachua County animal license? Licensing of dogs, cats, and ferrets four months
of age or older is required in Alachua County.
Those relocating to our community with their pets have 30 days to
comply. A tag or license from another county does not fulfill the Alachua
County licensing requirements.
Additionally, all dogs and cats must wear their license
tag at all times except during recognized sporting or exhibition events.
True Why do I need a license? A license is proof that your pet is registered
with Alachua County and is mandated by Chapter 72 of the Alachua County Code. The license tag acts as identification if
your pet is ever lost, and it serves as proof that your pet is currently
vaccinated against rabies. If a lost pet
comes to Alachua County Animal Resources wearing a currently registered license
tag, they are held for longer than the usual three business days while we try
to make contact with the owner.
False What do I need to get my pet licensed?
Current rabies vaccination is a prerequisite to
licensing. Licenses may be obtained, in
conjunction with rabies vaccination, from any of the 13 participating
veterinary practices in Alachua County. Rabies
vaccination and/or licenses may also be obtained from Animal Resources at 3400
NE 53rd Avenue in Gainesville (Tu-Fr 10:30am-2:00pm). False How do I apply for a license?
You may apply for a license online at www.petdata.com/for-pet-owners/alc/license-online. There is a $2 convenience fee for applying online.
You may also license by mail. To license by mail, you can mail a copy of your pet’s current rabies certificate and any other applicable documentation along with a check payable to “Alachua County Animal Resources Licensing” to:
Alachua County Animal Licensing
C/O PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014
You may also license in person at participating veterinary locations.
False What is the cost?
License fees for cats, dogs, and ferrets are $25 for a 1-year license. Alachua County pet licenses are valid for one year from the date of rabies vaccination and will expire on the anniversary of the rabies vaccination.
You may license your pet online for an additional $2 convenience fee, or license your pet by mail. To license by mail, send a copy of the pet's current rabies certificate and any other applicable documentation along with a check payable to "Alachua County Animal Resources Licensing” to:
Alachua County Animal Licensing
C/O PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014
False My pet is too sick to be vaccinated. Do I still need a license? Yes, even if your pet cannot be vaccinated, they
are still required to be licensed. You
will need to bring a written statement from your veterinarian exempting your
animal from the rabies vaccination prerequisite. You may then purchase a license over the
counter at Animal Resources. Medical
exemptions are only good for one year.
False I'm a seasonal resident or a student. Do I still need a license? Yes, if you reside in Alachua County with your pet
for more than 30 days, you are required to register your pet with Alachua
County as mandated by Chapter 72 of the Alachua County Code. A tag or license from
another county does not fulfill the Alachua County licensing requirements.
False What if I lose my license tag? As long as
the rabies vaccination is still current, you can purchase a replacement tag online.
A replacement tag is only $5 and will remain current
for one year after the date the original license was issued.
False What if I sell or give my pet away? If you sell or give away your pet, the new owner will need to license the pet in their name. Licenses are not transferrable between owners. Additionally, the previous owner is resonsible for making sure that the pet's microchip is transferred into the new owner's name. False
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