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Multi-year license options are now available if your dog's rabies vaccination expires in 2027 or later. A license cannot be issued beyond the year of the rabies vaccination expiration.

Note that all license tags issued in 2026 are printed with an expiration date of 12/31/26, but the license may be valid for a longer period. Please retain the receipt sent with your tag as the record of the expiration date.

License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs 4 months of age and older must be licensed annually with Prince William County by January 1st or within 30 days of turning 4 months old. Newly acquired dogs must be licensed within 30 days.

View the complete Prince William County ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due by January 1st. If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a pet over the age of 4 months or within 30 days of moving into Prince William County.

License Term

All licenses expire December 31st. A 2-Year license is available if the vaccination expires during the 2nd year of the license or later. A 3-Year license is available if the vaccination expires during the 3rd year of the license or later.