Pet licensing in Aurora, Colorado

Published guidance

Dogs and Cats need licenses.

This summarizes published terms for the listed service area. It does not confirm that the rule applies to your home or pet. Confirm your address and current terms with the official office.

City of Aurora, ColoradoSources reviewed August 23, 2026Official sources

License essentials

Published fees
$15.00–$156.00Pet details and license term determine the exact amount.
License age
Over six months
Have ready
Proof of current rabies vaccination and Sterilization proof for the altered rate

What you need

Requirements by pet type

Dog licensing details

DogsLicense requiredSee age, vaccination, documents, timing, and special cases

Dogs need a license.

Starts at
Over six months
Vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required
Deadline
Obtain a current City license when the pet is over six months old.
Documents
Proof of current rabies vaccination and Sterilization proof for the altered rate

Cat licensing details

CatsLicense requiredSee age, vaccination, documents, timing, and special cases

Cats need a license.

Starts at
Over six months
Vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required
Deadline
Obtain a current City license when the pet is over six months old.
Documents
Proof of current rabies vaccination and Sterilization proof for the altered rate

Costs

License fees

See all 8 published fee optionsDogs and Cats · Compare terms, eligibility, and amounts
PetFee typeTerm and eligibilityAmount
DogsLicense fee1 year · Altered · 2026 general City fee$15.00
DogsLicense fee1 year · Unaltered · 2026 general City fee$53.00
DogsLicense fee3 years · Altered · 2026 general City fee$41.00
DogsLicense fee3 years · Unaltered · 2026 general City fee$156.00
CatsLicense fee1 year · Altered · 2026 general City fee$15.00
CatsLicense fee1 year · Unaltered · 2026 general City fee$53.00
CatsLicense fee3 years · Altered · 2026 general City fee$41.00
CatsLicense fee3 years · Unaltered · 2026 general City fee$156.00

Confirm the final amount and eligible term on the official application before payment.

Where it applies

Where these rules apply

City of Aurora, Colorado

City and county boundaries can change which office handles a pet license. If your city or ZIP overlaps more than one area, use a street address for a more precise match before applying.

Official information

Official links

Local rules and fees can change. Use these official links to confirm the details before you apply.

See official sources

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Find rules for another city or ZIP code.

Start with the city or ZIP code where your pet lives. A street address is only needed when local boundaries require a more precise match.

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