Licensing

Reasons for Licensing

1. Excellent identification. It's your pet's ticket back home. It allows us to notify you when your lost pet is found.
2. It ensures that your dog is rabies vaccinated.
3. Provides proof that the dog legally belongs to you.
4. It's the LAW. In Mohave County, all dogs over three (3) months of age must be licensed. Tourists or transient owners are not required to obtain a license, if the dog does not run at large, has a valid current license from another City, Town, or County and is not maintained within the County for more than thirty (30) consecutive days of each calendar year, and has a current rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian.

Purchase or Renew Dog License online

You can easily purchase or renew your dog’s license online.

Mohave County Animal Shelter Portal

Remember:

• Please upload a copy of your certified rabies certificate.
• A current rabies vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian is required to purchase a license. To purchase a 3-year dog license there must be a valid three-year rabies vaccination provided at time of purchase.
• Dog licenses will expire on the rabies vaccination/expiration date. Licenses are required to be renewed within 30 days of the expiration date. Late fees will be applied if not purchased within 30 days of expiring.  
• Dog license renewal notices will be sent to the pet owner’s email address on file. Expect the renewals to arrive at least 30 days before the license will expire. Customers without an email address on file will receive their notice by US Postal Mail.

Purchase or Renew Dog License in-person

You may purchase or renew your dog license in-person at the following locations:

Mohave County Animal Shelter
3423 N Burbank St, Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 753-2727

Littlefield Sheriff’s Sub-Station
700 Co. Hwy 91 Littlefield, AZ 86432
(928) 753-9141

Mohave Valley Sheriff’s Sub-Station
9880 Vanderslice Road Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
(928) 768-7055

Remember:

• Please bring a copy of your certified rabies certificate.
• A current rabies vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian is required to purchase a license. To purchase a 3-year dog license there must be a valid three-year rabies vaccination provided at time of purchase.  
• Dog licenses will expire on the rabies vaccination/expiration date. Licenses are required to be renewed within 30 days of the expiration date. Late fees will be applied if not purchased within 30 days of expiring.
• Dog license renewal notices will be sent to the pet owner’s email address on file. Expect the renewals to arrive at least 30 days before the license will expire. Customers without an email address on file will receive their notice by US Postal Mail.  

Purchase or Renew Dog License by mail

You may purchase or renew your dog license by mail. Please complete a License Application at the top of the page and mail it to our office location, along with payment and your certified rabies certificate.

Remember:

• Please include a copy of your certified rabies certificate. Your application will not be processed without it!
• A current rabies vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian is required to purchase a license. To purchase a 3-year dog license there must be a valid three-year rabies vaccination provided at time of purchase.  
• Dog licenses will expire on the rabies vaccination/expiration date. Licenses are required to be renewed within 30 days of the expiration date. Late fees will be applied if not purchased within 30 days of expiring.
• Dog license renewal notices will be sent to the pet owner’s email address on file. Expect the renewals to arrive at least 30 days before the license will expire. Customers without an email address on file will receive their notice by US Postal Mail.