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License Your Pet Online
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Pet Licenses
You can get a new license or renew a license for your pet online. It's fast and easy, your license will be mailed to you in 1-2 weeks!
 
Here's what you need:
 
  • Internet Explorer browser
  • Your pet's name, breed, color, and age
  • The name of your veterinarian
  • Your pet's current rabies tag number and vaccination information
  • For renewals, your pet's previous license number and person ID number
  • A Visa or MasterCard credit card
 
If you have questions or need help, call 720- 913-1311 .
 
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License Your Pet by Mail
To license your pet by mail, send your pet's current rabies certificate and a check for your one or three year license.  Make checks payable to "Manager of Finance" and send to the address below.  Please do not send cash.
 
  • For senior citizens (over 65)
    Send your pet's current rabies certificate and a copy of your driver's license or other proof of age to the address below.

  • For service dogs
    Send your pet's current rabies certificate and a copy of your pet's service documentation to the address below.  

 

Denver Animal Shelter
1241 W. Bayaud Ave
Denver, CO 80223
 
 
If you have questions or need help, please call 720- 913-1311.
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License Fees

Denver residents must license cats and dogs over 6 months old. 

This small fee offers great peace of mind if your pet is ever lost. The license number is linked to your pet's rabies tag, which can reconnect you with your pet if it is brought into a shelter. 

 
One year license $15
Three year license $40
Life Time license $150 - valid for the life time of your pet - no expiration date
Senior citizens over 65

One free license per senior includes Life-time license
(by mail or in person only)
Service dogs

Free
(by mail or in person only)
Duplicate tags

$6
(by mail or in person only)
 
Note: Pitbull breeds are illegal in Denver and cannot be licensed.
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Most Requested
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Vaccinations
Vaccination Schedule:
Dogs: Wednesday from 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm  
Cats: Thursday from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm  
 
Fees:
$35 - includes rabies, distemper/parvo and a (1) one year license for Denver County residents or out of county residents that use Denver dog parks.  
 
$55 - includes rabies, distemper/parvo and a (3) three year license for Denver County residents or out of county residents that use Denver dog parks.  
 
$175 - includes rabies, distemper/parvo and a Life Time license for Denver County residents or out of county residents that use Denver dog parks.  
 
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