All DeKalb County pet owners must register their pets as required by the law. Doing so not only ensures that Animal Enforcement Officers can contact you if your pet is lost, but the license fee also helps cover the cost of caring for homeless and injured pets in the county shelter. Pet owners whose pets aren’t registered may receive a citation and have to go to court.
If you have found a pet in DeKalb County with a registered rabies tag, look up the rabies tag owner’s information online and help reunite that pet with their family.
If the tag isn’t registered, please visit our Found a Pet page for tips on what to do next before bringing an owned pet to the shelter.
By Mail
Print and fill out this Pet Registration Form. Along with the completed form, include the correct registration fee amount and a copy of your pet’s rabies vaccination certificate and mail to: DeKalb County Animal Licensing, c/o PetData, PO Box 141929, Irving, TX 75014.
Online
Visit PetData.com and follow the instructions provided.
In Person
Visit DeKalb County Animal Services during regular business hours to purchase your pet’s license. See our hours on our Contact page.
Customer Service
Pet licensing is handled through a third party. Visit PetData’s customer service assistance page or call 1.877.835.6788.
Pet Registration Fees
| 1 Year | 3 Year* | |
|---|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered Pet: | $10 | $25 |
| Unaltered Pet (not spayed/neutered)**: | $25 | $60 |
* Requires a 3-year rabies vaccination
** Save money by making an appointment to spay/neuter your pet at our low-cost clinics.
There is a $10 late fee if your license is more than 60 days overdue.
Registration of a classified dangerous or vicious animal is $250.
When you license your pet, we hope you’ll consider making a tax-deductible donation to support LifeLine’s lifesaving efforts in DeKalb County!
LOST A PET?
Even with proper registration and an ID tag, pets can go missing. Taking swift action can help you find your pet. Start your search as soon as you discover that your pet has gone missing.
