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They come in by the thousands each year: Pets who have clearly been someone’s companion; Dogs with obedience training; Cats who are well fed and well taken care of; Animals with collars, but no tags, and no microchips. If only we knew who they belonged to, we could get them back home!

Licensing your pet is one of the best ways to ensure that if he strays or she gets lost, they come back home to you. It is also the law in most metro area communities. Below is a quick reference guide of cities in the metro and what they require.

You may license in person at the Nebraska Humane Society, by mail, at area veterinarians, or online from the comfort of your own home! (Licensing in person at NHS avoids a processing fee.  Licensing by mail, through your veterinarian or online will add a $5 processing fee.) To learn more about licensing your pet, click on your area of residence. The online option appears at the bottom of the page. Allow 4 -6 weeks for delivery of your pet tags. Visa and MasterCard are accepted for online or in person transactions.

Starting July 15, 2010, license fees in all jurisdictions will go up by $1.00 per state ordinance to fund the “State Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Program”.

 *License fees are a non refundable city fee. In the event that your pet is deceased, you may be able to transfer the license to a new pet. Please click on your jurisdiction for more information.

• Omaha
• Bellevue
• Capehart Base Housing
• Papillion
• La Vista
• Ralston
• Gretna
• Springfield
• Unincorporated Sarpy County
If you live in Sarpy County, but outside of the defined city limits of your town, your address may fit the category of unincorporated. We know it can be confusing--so if you have questions email us with your name and address and we'll be happy to help.

Omaha

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs and Cats

Age Requirement for License:
all dogs and cats 4 months and older

Time Period you may have a pet to be considered an owner:
30 days

New Residents have to license within:
30 days

Vaccinations Required for licensing:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required. (Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Breeds Requiring Insurance: All American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Dogo Argentinas, Cane Corsos, Presa Canarios, American Bulldogs or dogs displaying a majority of physical traits of one or more of these breeds needs to show proof of $100,000 public liability insurance in order to license.

Dog License Fees:
$51 intact / $26 altered
(*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.

Cat License Fees:
$51 intact / $13 altered
(*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Seeing Eye/Service Dog Fees:
Free

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 of each year. Licenses are good for one year beginning January 1.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
Licenses are due by March 15th
Late licenses payments made March 16 through March 31 are doubled and capped at $100 per household.
Late license payments submitted April 1 or later are subject to a $50 per pet penalty (capped at $100 per household) plus applicable license fees.
Pet owners who do not voluntarily license could be subject to an additional $200 penalty fee.

Animals Required to Wear Tags:
Dogs and Cats who are not microchipped and all dogs who have been deemed by Animal Control as “Potentially Dangerous” or  “Dangerous".

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $10 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee. In the event that your pet is deceased, you may transfer the license to a new pet.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

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Bellevue

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs and Cats

Age Requirement for License:
all dogs and cats 4 months and older

Time period you may have a pet to be Considered New Owner:
10 days

Dog License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered
(*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.

Cat License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered
(*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Vaccinations Required for Licensing:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required. (Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Senior Citizen Discount (Age 65+):
Altered animals license free

Seeing Eye/Service Dog Fees:
Free

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 of each year.  Licenses are good for one year beginning January 1.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
License fees are doubled

Animals required to wear tags:
Dogs and Cats

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $1.00 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee and are not transferable.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

Capehart Base Housing

 Residents of the Capehart Base Housing Development in Sarpy County must:
 
1) ABIDE by Sarpy County Animal Control Ordinances
     a. Fines and fees assessed are based on Unincorporated Sarpy County ordinances.
 
2) ABIDE by Pet Limit Restrictions established per Rising View Leasing  (Property Management Company)
     a. Maximum of 3 Pets per residence.  (3rd pet requires additional rent payment)
     b. The following breeds are NOT allowed:  Rottweiler, Rottweiler mix, Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull 
        Terrier mix, English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix, American
        Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix, and wolf hybrids.
 
Contact Rising View Leasing office at 991-9840 with additional questions concerning pet limits and breed restrictions.

3) LICENSE pets annually through Offutt Veterinary Services Pets must be registered within 10 days of arrival to housing area.
    
     Offutt AFB Vet Clinic
     506 Custer Dr.  Offutt AFB  
     Phone:  402-294-3089 
 
     Hours:  8:00  to 4:00 Monday Friday
 
          i. Offutt requires proof of current rabies vaccination to complete registration.  Animals < 4
             months/not yet vaccinated must still be registered within 10 days of arrival.
          ii. There is no fee to license pets through the base
          iii. Pets must have a microchip implant to complete the license
          iv. Pets must wear both rabies tag and license tag when outside.
 
Civilians who do not have access to get on base can contact the clinic for further instructions for registration.
 
Additional information concerning Offutt AFB Vet Clinic can be found at: 
http://www.offutt55fss.com/amenities/vetclinic.html
 
See the “Useful Links” box on the left side of the page for complete information concerning pet ownership requirements.

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Papillion

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs and Cats

Age Requirement for License:
all dogs and cats 4 months and older

Time Period you may have a pet to be considered a New Owner:
10 days

New Residents have to license within:
10 days

Dog License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Cat License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Vaccinations Required to license:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required. (Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Senior Citizen Discount (Age 65+):
Altered animals license free

Seeing Eye/Service Dog Fees:
Free

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 of each year.  Licenses are good for one year beginning January 1.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
License fees are doubled

Animals required to wear tags:
Dogs and Cats

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $2.00 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee and are not transferable.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

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LaVista

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs and Cats

Age Requirement for License:
All dogs and cats 4 months and older

Time period you may have a pet to be considered a New Owner:
10 days

New Residents have to license within:
30 days

Dog License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered(*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.

Cat License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Vaccinations Required to license:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required.(Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Seeing Eye/Service Dog Fees:
Free

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 of each year.  Licenses are good for one year beginning January 1.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
License fees are doubled.

Animals required to wear tags:
Dogs and Cats

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $2.00 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee.  In the event that your pet is deceased, you may transfer the license to a new pet.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

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Ralston

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs and Cats

Age Requirement for License:
All dogs and cats 6 months and older

Time period you may have an animal to be Considered a New Owner:
30 days

New Residents have to license within:
30 days

Dog License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Cat License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Vaccinations Required to License:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required. (Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 of each year.  Licenses are good for one year beginning January 1.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
License fees are doubled

Animals required to wear tags:
Dogs and Cats

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $2.00 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee and are not transferable.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

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Gretna

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs and Cats

Age Requirement for License:
All dogs and cats 6 months and older

Time Period you may have a pet to be considered a New Owner:
10 days

New Residents have to license within:
10 days

Dog License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Cat License Fees:
$16 intact / $6 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Vaccinations Required for licensing:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required. (Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Seeing Eye/Service Dog Fees:
Free

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 of each year. Licenses are good for one year beginning January 1.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
License fees are doubled

Animals required to wear tags:
Dogs and Cats

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $2.00 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee and are not transferable.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

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Springfield

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs and Cats

Age Requirement for License:
All dogs and cats 6 months and older

Time period you may have a pet to be considered a New Owner:
30 days

New Residents have to license within:
30 days

Dog License Fees:
$11 intact / $8.50 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Cat License Fees:
$11 intact / $8.50 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Vaccinations Required for licensing:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required. (Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Seeing Eye/Service Dog Fees:
Free

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due May 1 and delinquent after May 10 of each year.  Licenses are good for one year.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
License fees are doubled

Animals required to wear tags:
Dogs and Cats

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $1.00 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee and are not transferable.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

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Unincorporated Sarpy County:

Animals Required to Be Licensed:
Dogs only

Age Requirement for License:
All dogs 4 months and older

Time period you may have a pet to be Considered a New Owner:
10 days

New Residents have to license within:
30 days

Dog License Fees:
$15.50 intact / $11.50 altered (*Veterinary proof of spay/neuter is required to license at the lower rate.)

Vaccinations Required:
Rabies—veterinary proof is required.(Owners may pay the licensing fee prior to obtaining a current rabies vaccination; however, the actual license tag will not be given to the owner until proof of current rabies vaccination is received. Owners have 30 days after paying the licensing fee to vaccinate their animal or the late fee will apply.)

Senior Citizen Discount (Age 65+):
Altered dogs license free

Licensing Due Dates:
Licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 of each year.  Licenses are good for one year beginning January 1.

Late/Delinquent Fee:
$20

Animals required to wear tags:
Dogs

Do I live in Unincorporated Sarpy County?
If you live in Sarpy County, but outside of the defined city limits of your town, your address may fit the category of unincorporated. We know it can be confusing--so if you have questions email us with your name and address and we'll be happy to help.

Lost Tags:
You can request replacement tags by coming into the shelter in person, or you can send your personal information, pets name, and a $5.00 replacement fee to:

NHS replacement tag
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, Ne 68134

*License fees are a non refundable city fee. In the event that your pet is deceased, you may transfer the license to a new pet.

TO LICENSE YOUR PETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

NOTE: If you are having trouble licensing on line or simply wish to license by mail click on the link below to print an application. If you need additional information concerning pet licenses, please call 444-6716.

TO DOWNLOAD A LICENSE APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Click here for all veterinary offices licensing in 2012

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