Licensing Your Dog is the Law
According to State Law, all dogs 4 months old or older are required to display a current annual county license.
Botetourt County now offers a lifetime dog license, which is valid for the life of the dog as long as the rabies vaccination remains current*.
The price for a lifetime license is $10.00.
When purchasing a dog license:
- This application is for new residents or current residents who have not purchased a lifetime license.
- Applications must be accompanied by a copy of the current rabies certificate.
IMPORTANT
- The rabies certificate(s) must be valid on the day of purchase.
- Your dog license is only good if the dog’s rabies vaccination remains up to date.
- There is no refund should you cease ownership of the dog in any way.
- Tag must be worn by the dog while running or roaming at large.
- For information about animal licensing and other ordinances affecting animals, contact the Animal Control Officer, P.O. Box 18, Fincastle, VA 24090, (540) 928-2200.
To obtain a dog license, you must:
- Provide a certificate of current rabies vaccination
- Pay the $10 license fee to Botetourt County
Licenses can be purchased by following methods:
MAIL:
Mail a copy of the Rabies Certificate or the Application for Botetourt County Dog Tag letter along with your form of payment to the following address:
Botetourt County Treasurer’s Office
P.O. Box 100
Fincastle, VA 24090
IN PERSON:
You may purchase a dog license in person at the Treasurer’s Office (540) 928-2030
Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Botetourt County Treasurer’s Office
1 West Main Street (Basement of the Circuit Courthouse)
Fincastle, VA 24090
Lost Dog Tags:
Replacement tags can also be purchased for $1 from the Treasurer’s Office.
Dangerous Dog & Kennel Licenses:
Will still be issued annually with correct documentation from Animal Control.
View the State Dangerous Dog Registry
