Animal License
Licensing
According to the City code it is unlawful for any pet owner to fail to provide any dog or cat six (6) months of age or older with a current pet license. The owner of any dog of cat must also have in his possession a current rabies vaccination tag showing that such animal has been vaccinated against rabies. Failure to license your pet may result in fines, penalties, and /or citations. For more information from the City Code, click here.
Licensing is also an important means of identification and can help you find your pet if it becomes lost.
How to Obtain a Pet License
To purchase an animal license, you may submit in person or by mail to the Board of Public Works & Safety, located on the first floor of City Hall, 17 Harding Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47807, the following requirements:
- A completed Pet License Application.
- Check or money order in the correct amount according to the chart below.
- Proof of rabies vaccination and, if applicable, sterilization information from your veterinarian.
| Animal Type | License Fee |
|---|---|
| Altered | $5 |
| Unaltered | $100 |
Licenses are issued for a term of one year. If you have more than six (6) pets (cats and /or dogs), you are required to obtain a Kennel/Cattery License and must apply in person. Any property used as a kennel/cattery site must be in compliance with the City zoning laws.