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All dogs four months of age or older must be licensed. Licenses are
good for one year and must be purchased by January 31st.
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License Fees: $5/spayed or neutered; $10/not spayed or neutered.
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License tags are issued free of charge to the
owners of dogs trained and serving as a guide dog for a blind person, a
hearing dog for a deaf person, or a service dog for a mobility-impaired
person.
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License tags may be purchased by mail or in person, as follows:
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By Mail: Send a completed copy of the Dog License Application (PDF), a check payable to the County of Fairfax, a current certificate of rabies vaccination, and proof of spaying or neutering, if applicable, to County of Fairfax, Department of Tax Administration, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 223, Fairfax, VA 22035.
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In Person: Bring a completed copy of
the Dog License Application
(PDF), a check payable to the County of Fairfax, a current
certificate of rabies vaccination, and proof of spaying or
neutering, if applicable, to one of the following
locations:
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The Department of
Tax Administration at 12000 Government Center Parkway,
Suite 223, Fairfax between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays
(8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays) or
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The
Animal Shelter at 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax between noon
and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or Saturday between 10:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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The Department of
Tax Administration at 12000 Government Center Parkway,
Suite 223, Fairfax between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays
(8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays) or
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Those who have bought tags in prior years will
automatically receive application forms in the mail in October.
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For questions regarding license fees, call
703-222-8234 [TTY: 703-222-7594].