Pet licensing in Colorado Springs

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 Colorado SpringsSources reviewed August 23, 2026Official sources

License essentials

Published fees: $20.00–$75.00Pet details and license term determine the exact amount.
License age: Older than four months
Have ready: Current rabies vaccination certificate and Documentation of spaying or neutering for the altered price

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: Older than four months
Vaccination: Current rabies vaccination required
Deadline: Apply within 30 days after the animal reaches four months of age or first becomes subject to the City’s licensing requirement.
Documents: Current rabies vaccination certificate and Documentation of spaying or neutering for the altered price

Cat licensing details

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

Cats need a license.

Starts at: Older than four months
Vaccination: Current rabies vaccination required
Deadline: Apply within 30 days after the animal reaches four months of age or first becomes subject to the City’s licensing requirement.
Documents: Current rabies vaccination certificate and Documentation of spaying or neutering for the altered price

Costs

License fees

See all 8 published fee optionsDogs and Cats · Compare terms, eligibility, and amounts

Pet	Fee type	Term and eligibility	Amount
Dogs	License fee	1 year · Altered	$20.00
Dogs	License fee	1 year · Unaltered	$35.00
Dogs	License fee	3 years · Altered · Rabies vaccination must remain current through the selected three-year term	$40.00
Dogs	License fee	3 years · Unaltered · Rabies vaccination must remain current through the selected three-year term	$75.00
Cats	License fee	1 year · Altered	$20.00
Cats	License fee	1 year · Unaltered	$35.00
Cats	License fee	3 years · Altered · Rabies vaccination must remain current through the selected three-year term	$40.00
Cats	License fee	3 years · Unaltered · Rabies vaccination must remain current through the selected three-year term	$75.00

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

Where it applies

Where these rules apply

City of Colorado Springs

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

City Code section 6.8.103 — License Required

City of Colorado Springs · Checked August 23, 2026

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City Regulations for Animals

City of Colorado Springs · Checked August 23, 2026

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License Your Pet

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region · Checked August 23, 2026

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