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Dog & Kennel Licenses
Individual Dog License
All dogs 4 months old or older are required to display a current annual county license.
Hanover County sells a lifetime dog license, which are valid for the life of the dog as long as the rabies vaccination remains current. The price for a lifetime license is $10.00.
In order to purchase a license, an owner must meet the following requirements:
- Present a renewal / notification letter or complete an Individual Pet Tag Application (PDF)
- Present proof of a current rabies certificate for the dog that is valid through the date of purchase
Licenses can be newly purchased or renewed by following methods:
Lost Dog Tags
Replacement tags can be purchased for $1 only from the Treasurer's Office.
Kennel License
Hanover County also sells annual 20-dog and 50-dog kennel licenses. The prices are as follows:
- $35 - 20-dog kennel
- $50 - 50-dog kennel
- Complete the Kennel Application Form (PDF)
- Present proof of a current rabies certificate that is valid through the date of purchase for every dog in the kennel
- R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6
- RC
- RRC
- RS
Dangerous Dog
Dangerous dog licenses must be approved by the Animal Control Office and can only be purchased at the Animal Control Office. Gain a better understanding about dangerous dogs by viewing the Control of Dangerous Dogs, Code of Virginia. The price for a state dangerous dog license is $85 per year.
Purchasing
Licenses can be newly purchased or renewed by following methods:Online Methods for Individual Dog Licenses
- Renew Pet Tag - for owners who have received a renewal or rabies notification letter
- License New Pet - for owners who have a new pet
- Treasurer Hanover County
P.O. Box 200
Hanover, VA 23069
In Person
You may purchase a dog/kennel license in person at the following locations:
- Ashcake Animal Clinic, 804-550-2458
- Ashland Veterinary Hospital, 804-798-8169
- Bell Creek Veterinary Hospital, 804-730-8545
- Chenault Veterinary Hospital, 804-537-5434
- Goodway Store, 804-883-5259
- Hanover County Animal Control, 804-365-6485
- Hanover County Treasurer’s Office, 804-365-6050
- Mechanicsville Animal Hospital, 804-559-9800
- Montpelier Animal Hospital, 804-883-5511
- Rutland Animal Hospital, 804-559-6502
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