Pay a Pet Citation

Related FAQs

• How do I pay a pet citation?

  Citations can be paid online using a major credit card, by phone (786-469-2900) or by mail.

  • The citation number must be referenced on all check payments
  • In person at ASD -Check, money order or cashier's check must be made payable to: Animal Services
  • ATM Check card with Visa or Mastercard logo - American Express not accepted.
  • Business checks, person presenting must have a current driver's license and checks must bear a business name, address and phone number.

  Payment is processed by the Miami Dade Finance Department, Code Compliance Administration.

  • By Mail Payment to:
    Miami Dade Finance DepartmentCode Compliance Administration 
    2525 NW 62nd ST Suite 4132A- Miami, Florida 33147
    Payable to: Miami-Dade County
    Include the Citation Violation Notice number on the check
  • Pay by phone: 786-469-2900
  • Online: Code Enforcement Citation Search
• How do I dispute a pet citation?

  To dispute a citation received in error, the pet owner must provide proof that vaccination and license tag occured prior to the date of violation.

  Email supporting documents to [email protected]

  Make sure to include:

  1. Name
  2. Address
  3. Phone number 
  4. Violation/Citation Number

  Note: If the violation is determined to be valid, they will received written notification to submit payment. A separate notice will be sent for violation that are submitted for closure (void).

• What are the reasons a civil citation is issued for a pet violation?

  Civil citations and violation notices may be issued to pet owners who do not comply with County ordinances or laws.

  Some of the most common violations include:

  • Failure to vaccinate an animal against rabies.
  • Failure to spay/neuter an adopted pet (under 4 months)
  • Failure to obtain a license tag.
  • Dog running at large.
  • Unlawful tethering of dog.

  If you have any additional questions or concerns about the notice you received, you can email the Citation Unit.

• How do I appeal my citation?
  • You may request an administrative hearing to appeal a citation deemed valid (Review the Citation Letter)
  • Your request for a hearing to appeal must be sent in writing within 20 calendar days from the date issued. You will be notified of a hearing date by mail
  • Requests can be faxed to 305-375-2731 or mailed to the following address: 
    
    County Clerk, Code Enforcement 
    Intergovernmental Services Division 
    111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1750
    Miami, Florida 33128

  • If ASD determines that the citation was issued in error, it will be promptly voided and owner will receive a Violation Notice of Cancellation
  • If further information is required, contact will be made by mail to the owner.  Voided citations take four weeks to clear.  If the citation is valid, owner will receive a letter.
  • Owners may contact 311 or go online after four weeks to log onto the Clerk of the Courts website and enter the Citation number to verify if citation was closed
  • If citation was determined to be valid:  ASD will mail a letter.  If pet owner still does not agree with citation, pet owner must request an Appeals Hearing. 
• How do I clear a citation that is now in collections?

  There are several ways to have your citation removed from collections. 

  • Call the County's Collection office telephone number on the citation. 
     
  • Visit the Finance Department's Collections Unit: 

  Miami-Dade County Credit and Collections 
  MLK Jr. Plaza
  2525 NW 62 St., Suite 4301
  Miami FL 33147

  Or 

  • Search for and pay a citation in collections online at Credit and Collection.
  • On the website, enter your citation number. 
• How do I pay for a violation or citation on a tag renewal?

  Payment is processed by the Miami Dade Finance Department, Code Compliance Administration.

  • Pay by phone: 786-469-2900
  • Or online: Code Enforcement Citation Search
  • ATM Check card with Visa or Mastercard logo - American Express not accepted.
  • Mail Payment to Miami Dade Finance Department, Code Compliance Administration, 2525 NW 62^nd ST Suite 4132A- Miami, Florida 33147
    • The citation number must be referenced on all check payments
    • Check, money order or cashier's check must be made payable to: Animal Service
    • Business checks, person presenting must have a current driver's license and checks must bear a business name, address and phone number.

  Note:

  • Payment of a citation does not achieve compliance.
  • Compliance is achieved when licensing and/or rabies vaccination requirement is met.