Pet licenses

Minneapolis residents must license their dogs, cats and ferrets.

Before you begin

 

All dogs, cats and ferrets over four months of age must have a license.

To get a pet license:

  • Your pet must be current on its rabies vaccinations.
  • Any City fines must be paid.

There are three ways to get a license.

You cannot buy pet licenses online when:

  • Your animal has been declared dangerous or potentially dangerous.
  • You have more than four pets, in which case you need a multiple animal permit.
  • You have outstanding fines or fees.

Licensing costs

You may qualify for a reduced-cost pet license.

License type Spayed or neutered Not spayed or neutered
One-year license ---  ---
Dogs and cats $30 $40
Dogs and cats - senior discount (for people 65 or older) $15 $35
Dogs and cats - low-income discount (on assistance or income under $40,000 for a family of four) $15 $35
Ferrets $20 $20
Three-year license ---  --- 
Dogs and cats  $85  Does not apply
Dogs and cats - senior discount (for people 65 or older)  $45  Does not apply
Lifetime License $250 Does not apply 
Dangerous animal $80 $80
Potentially dangerous animal $80 $80
Duplicate license $10 $10

 

Get pet license online

 

 

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Contact us

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

Phone

612-673-6222

Fax

612-673-6255

Address

Animal Care & Control
212 17th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Shelter hours

Monday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Closed on City holidays

See list of City holidays

Appointments

No scheduled appointment times are needed for pet adoptions.
Other services: Use our appointment scheduler

Minneapolis 311

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays

Pet Licensing