Dog License Application Instructions
Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration (DTA)
IMPORTANT FEE INFORMATION! On October 20, 2008, the Board of Supervisors adopted a change to Fairfax County
ordinance 41.1-2-2. The fee to purchase a dog license is now $10.00, for all dogs, whether spayed or neutered.
Please provide any missing information and correct any errors on the enclosed form.
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The enclosed form cannot be used to license any other dog.
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If you no longer own the dog, please let us know by e-mail, or call the number shown below.
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If the Renewal Form shows that the rabies expiration date has expired, you must submit a copy of a valid rabies
certificate. If the rabies expiration date is still valid, it is not necessary to resubmit a certificate.
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The license fee for all dogs is $10.
For dog license questions, call 703-222-8234, TTY: 703- 222-7594
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Dog License Payment Options
NEW! Pay on-line at (Available for renewals only)
By mail:
Send the entire form, a check payable to the County of Fairfax and a copy of rabies certificate, if applicable, to:
County of Fairfax
Department of Tax Administration (DTA)
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035
In Person:
Dog licenses are available at:
The Animal Shelter, located at 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax, between noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday, and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Department of Tax Administration, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 223, Fairfax,
between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays (8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays)
For dog license questions, call 703- 222-8234, TTY: 703- 222-7594
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