City of Henderson ordinance requires dogs, cats, rabbits, potbellied pigs, and ferrets four months or older to be spayed or neutered, except under specified circumstances. For further information contact us at 702-267-4970.

Henderson Municipal Code pertaining to licenses reads as follows: Every person owning, keeping, harboring or possessing within the City, any dog, cat or ferret over the age of three (3) months, shall within thirty (30) days after said pet attains the age of three (3) months or with thirty (30) days after first bringing said pet into the City, obtain for said pet a current pet license.

You must have proof of a current rabies vaccine for your pet that does not expire within 6 months to obtain a pet license.

Pet License Application

Where to Purchase a Pet License

Licenses may be purchased at the following locations:

City of Henderson Animal Care and Control
300 E. Galleria Dr.
Henderson, NV 89011
702-267-4970

or online at 

https://www.petdata.com/for-pet-owners/hnd/

Cost

• Animals that are not spayed or neutered the fee is $25.00, The pet must be microchipped and also have a Breeder Permit. Unsterilized licenses must be obtained in person at Animal Care & Control.
• Animals that are spayed or neutered the fee is $10.00

The City of Henderson offers a half-price discount for senior citizens. Please be sure and ask for your discount if applicable.

 ***The City of Henderson will charge a 2.8% nonrefundable service fee for most credit or debit card payments, beginning March 1, 2024 (some exclusions may apply). To continue providing convenient options and alleviate any inconvenience with the card service fees, the following free options may be available (where applicable):

• E-check online payment
• Cash payment in person
• Check or money order payment in person

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