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Anyone who owns or possesses a dog or cat must obtain a license issued by the City of North Las Vegas for the life of the animal.

Pet licenses are not issued at City of North Las Vegas offices. Pet licenses are available online or in person only at The Animal Foundation, 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas. To contact The Animal Foundation, visit animalfoundation.com or call (702) 384-3333.

A pet license is required in addition to any rabies tag your veterinarian may have issued to you at the time of vaccination. Dogs and cats are required to wear a license tag at all times. 

Licenses must be renewed annually. Two- and three-year licenses may be available in certain circumstances; call (702) 633-1750 for details.

To license your pet, you will be required to present a current rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed veterinarian in order to license your pet.

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License fees

Sterilized dog or cat*

• $10 
• $5 if owned by person 62 years old or older

 * Must provide evidence of sterilization from a licensed veterinarian.

Unsterilized dog or cat

• $25
• $15 if owned by person 62 years old or older

North Las Vegas Municipal Code requires that dogs and cats be spayed or neutered unless exempt from the requirement pursuant to NLVMC 6.16.020. Information about animal regulations within the City of North Las Vegas, including pet licensing requirements and fees, are included in Title 6 of the North Las Vegas Municipal Code. 

A maximum of three dogs, three cats, and three ferrets are allowed at any one location or residence.

Dog and cat fancier permits may be obtained from the Animal Protection Services Division in accordance with Title 6 of the North Las Vegas Municipal Code.

Pot-bellied pigs may be permitted pursuant to Title 6 of the North Las Vegas Municipal Code and are required to be licensed by the age of 4 months. The annual license fee for a pot-bellied pig is $25.