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    Dog Licensing
    License Law

    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.

    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, see License Law.


    License Fees
    Dogs - Not Sterilized

     

    $50.00

    Dogs - Sterilized

     

    $25.00

    Duplicate Tag  

    $5.00


    Owner on Public Assistance*

    Dogs - Not Sterilized

    $3.00

    Dogs - Sterilized

    $3.00


    *Proof of Public Assistance required, such as:

    Jackson Memorial Card – JMH 1,2, and 3
    Food Stamps Identification
    Medicaid – Gold in color

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


    How to renew by mail:
    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.

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