HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg residents have until the end of January to get a dog license if they don’t already have one.

Dog licenses are required by Harrisonburg City Code 15-2-8–“There shall be an annual license tax imposed upon the ownership of dogs within the city in accordance with §§ 29-213.56 through 29-213.58 of the Code of Virginia as amended to date. The dog owner, if qualified, can request a tag for the duration of 1, 2 or 3 years.”

Owners must present a valid rabies certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian for each dog they have.

Dog License Price Schedule
Male Female Unsexed/Spay/Neutered
One Year Tag $10.00 $10.00 $6.00
Two Year Tag $19.00 $19.00 $11.00
Three Year Tag $27.00 $27.00 $15.00

Dog licenses are available at:

City Treasurer’s Office
409 South Main Street

or:

SPCA 
2170 Old Furnace Road

or:

By mail
Send a copy of your Rabies Certificate and the purchase form below along with payment to:

City of Harrisonburg Treasurer’s Office

P.O. Box 1007

Harrisonburg, VA 22803-1007

Dog License Purchase Form (to be mailed with payment) *Only cash or check payments accepted. Credit/debit are not accepted.