For more information, see License Law.

Rabies vaccinations and licenses may be obtained from a Veterinarian or at the Miami-Dade Animal Services shelter.

1. Check must be made payable to: Board of County Commissioners. No cash accepted via mail.
2. Check must be accompanied with copy of rabies certificate completely filled out.
   • Pet owner's address and phone number must be listed on check.
   • Company checks not accepted.
3. Proof of public assistance must be included to qualify for reduce fee.

4. To purchase your pet's license tag via mail, please mail your pet's current rabies certificate and payment to:

   MIAMI-DADE ANIMAL SERVICES ATTN: TAG UNIT. 7401 NW 74th STREET MIAMI FL 33166

Note:   To ensure a quick turnaround and prevent unnecessary delay of your request, please make sure that rabies certificate contains the following information:

• Breed Name
• Correct spelling of pet name
• Age
• Sex
• Spayed or Neutered
• Color
• Current Address and Phone Number
• Correct spelling of pet owner name
• Rabies vaccination expiration date

Tags by Mail:
Three-year tags cannot be sold by mail since purchase must occur at the same time three-year rabies vaccine is administered.