License By Mail

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs, cats, and ferrets 3 months of age and older must be licensed with Henderson within 30 days after turning 3 months old or within 30 days of being in the city.

View the complete Henderson ordinance

Mailing Address

To license by mail:

Enclose copies of all required paperwork. The license application below may be downloaded and included, but it is not required.
Determine the correct license fee for each of your pets.
Make your check or money order payable to “City of Henderson.” Please do not send cash.
Mail your paperwork and payment to:

Henderson Animal Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929

Only spayed or neutered pets may be licensed by mail. If your pet is unaltered, the pet is required to have a microchip, license and breeder’s permit. Please go in person to City of Henderson Animal Care & Control to license.

Download License Application (PDF format)
*To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

Required Paperwork

A current rabies vaccination certificate is required if the rabies vaccination on file has expired. Please check your certificate for correct address and pet information.
Proof of spay/neuter, such as a signed statement from a veterinarian or an invoice for services, is required if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period and you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee.
Proof of age is required to receive the discounted fees for senior citizens age 55 and over.

Your paperwork will not be returned to you, so please retain a copy of your documents for your records.

License Fees

Standard License Fees	1-Year	2-Year	3-Year
Spayed/Neutered Pet	$20	$40	$60
Senior citizens age 55 and over	1-Year	2-Year	3-Year
Spayed/Neutered Pet	$10	$20	$30
Other Fees
Replacement Tag	$5

Download License Application (PDF format)
*To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

Due Date

Payment for your license is due within 30 days of the expiration of your current license. If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a pet over the age of 3 months or within 30 days of moving into Henderson.