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    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, click on License Law.

     Dogs - Not Sterilized

     

    $35.00  

     Dogs -Sterilized

     

    $25.00  

     Duplicate Tag  

    $1.00  

       

     

     Owner on Public Assistance*

    Dogs - Not Sterilized

    $2.00  

    Dogs - Sterilized

    $1.00 

    * 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 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.

    Licences and tags are also available for sale at your neighborhood  Team Metro Office .

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