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1. What animals must obtain a license in Newport News?

As of November 1, 2002, a city animal license is required for all dogs and cats within the city limits. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

2. What is the cost of an animal license?

Animal licensing fees for the City of Newport News are as follows:

• Guide or Aid dog: No charge
• Kennel: $10 plus $1 per each animal
• Sexed: $10
• Unsexed (neutered or spayed): $5

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

3. How long is the animal license valid?

An animal license is valid for 1 year (February 1 through January 31). Animal licenses are purchased annually and expire January 31 of each year. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

4. When is the deadline for purchasing an animal license?

The deadline for purchasing an animal license is January 31 of each year. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

5. How old does a dog or cat have to be before you have to obtain an animal license?

A license is required when the puppy or kitten becomes 4 months old. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

6. What paperwork is needed to purchase an animal license?

A valid veterinarian certificate showing the expiration date of the rabies shot is needed when purchasing an animal license. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

7. How many animals can a household have?

A household may have 4 domesticated animals (dogs or cats or combinations thereof). If you have 5 or more domesticated animals, you must contact the Department of Codes and Compliance for permission before obtaining the animal licenses for your animals. More than 50 domesticated animals cannot be kept within the city limits.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

8. What is a dangerous animal license?

A dangerous animal license must be obtained if the animal has bitten, attacked or inflicted injury upon a person or companion animal and the courts have declared it a dangerous animal. The license fee is $50 per year. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

9. What is a vicious animal?

A vicious animal is an animal that has been declared vicious by the courts. Vicious animals are not allowed within the city limits. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

10. If I lose my animal license, how much does a replacement animal license cost?

The cost for a replacement license is $1. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

11. Is there a fine for not purchasing an animal license?

Yes; the fine for Failure to Obtain a License and Failure to Display a License is determined by the court. An additional court cost may be applicable. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

12. What is the cost of an animal license for seeing eye dogs or hearing dogs?

There is no charge for a dog which is trained to and serves as a guide dog or aid dog for a blind or otherwise handicapped person. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.

13. Where can an animal license be purchased?

An animal license may be purchased at:

• Treasurer's Office - 2400 Washington Ave. (Downtown)
• Treasurer's Office - 12912 Jefferson Ave. (Denbigh)

Print the PDF version of the Animal License Request Form and fill out the information. Mail the form, a valid rabies certificate from your veterinarian, and the appropriate fee to:

• City of Newport News
  Marty G. Eubank, Treasurer
  P.O. Box 975
  Newport News, VA 23607-0975

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Treasurer's Office.