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Sec. 5-7. License tags required for all dogs; conditions for issuance of tags.
Every person owning, keeping, or harboring any dog over four (4) months of age within Miami-Dade County, Florida, or bringing any dog over four (4) months of age into this County shall, within thirty (30) days of the dog entering this County, register the dog with the Department and obtain a license tag, which the dog shall wear at all times.
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Failure to comply: $150.00 fine for unsterilized dogs (plus a $10.00 surcharge), $50.00 fine for sterilized dogs (plus a $10.00 surcharge).
For more information, click on License Law.
| Dogs - Not Sterilized |
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$50.00
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| Dogs -Sterilized |
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$25.00
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| Duplicate Tag |
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$5.00
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Owner on Public Assistance*
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| Dogs - Not Sterilized |
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$3.00
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Dogs - Sterilized
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$3.00
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* Proof of Public Assistance required, such as:
Jackson Memorial Card – JMH 1,2, and 3
Food Stamps Identification
Medicaid – Gold in color |
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Rabies vaccinations and licenses may be obtained from a Veterinarian or at the following Miami-Dade Animal Services locations :
Shelter 7401 NW 74 Street, Miami, Florida 33166
Rabies Vaccination Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Renewals
To purchase your pet's license tag via mail, please submit your pet's current rabies certificate and payment to:
Miami-Dade Animal Services
Attention: Tags Unit.
7401 NW 74th Street
Miami, FL 33166
Tags by Mail:
Three year tags will not be sold via tags by mail since purchase must occur at the same time 3 year rabies vaccine is administered.
Refunds: We will issue a $25 refund to pet owners who submit a $50 payment along with a Rabies certificate dated June 2009 for an intact dog.
Instructions:
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Check must be made payable to: Board of County Commissioners.
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Check must be accompanied with copy of rabies certificate completely filled out (see note below * ).
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Pet owner's address and phone number must be listed on check.
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Company checks not accepted.
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Proof of public assistance must be included to qualify for reduce fee.
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No cash accepted via mail.
* Note: To ensure a quick turnaround and prevent unnecessary delay of your request, please make sure that rabies certificate contains the following information:
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Breed Name
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Correct spelling of pet name
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Age
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Sex
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Spayed or Neutered
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Color
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Current Address and Phone Number
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Correct spelling of pet owner name
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Rabies vaccination expiration date
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