Dog Tags

Dogs four months and older must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed with York County.  Individual lifetime dog licenses are issued by the Treasurer for $10. 

Buy Dog Tags Online

If you received a notice from the Treasurer you may purchase your dog tags online by selecting "Purchase a License" 

If you have not received a notice you may purchase a dog tag by mailing a current rabies certificate along with $10 to:

Treasurer's Office
 P.O. Box 251 
 Yorktown, VA 23690

Lost Dog Tag

Duplicate Licenses are $1. A duplicate dog tag form is required to issue a new tag. Please note, a current rabies certificate is required to be on file for a duplicate tag to be issued. Mail the payment, form, and rabies certificate (if required) to:

Treasurer's Office
P.O. Box 251 
Yorktown, VA 23690

Kennel License

5 or more dogs constitutes operation of a kennel, which is only permitted in certain areas of the County and under certain circumstances set forth in the York County Zoning Ordinance.

 If you need to request licenses for 5 or more dogs, please contact the Division of Development and Compliance at 757-890-3523 before purchasing. Requests must be accompanied by written authorization from Planning and Development Services and submitted to the Treasurer.

 Kennel licenses may be obtained in the following increments:

  • Up to 10 dogs $15
  • 11 to 20 dogs $20
  • 21 to 30 dogs $25
  • 31 to 40 dogs $30
  • 41 to 50 dogs $35

Kennel licenses are required to be renewed yearly.

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