All dogs and cats four months of age and older must be continuously vaccinated against rabies and licensed annually.

• Fine for an unvaccinated pet: $500
• Fine for an unlicensed pet: $100

Submission Requirements

• Completed registration form
• Copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate
• Spay/neuter certificate from a veterinarian or signed spay/neuter affidavit
• Appropriate fee (see schedule below). Payment can be made by check or money order payable to the City of Gaithersburg. Cash is accepted only for in-person applications.

License Fees

* Reduced fees apply to pet owners receiving public assistance and senior citizens (age 55 and older). There is no discount for seniors with unaltered pets.

** Juvenile fees apply to pets under one year of age. A current rabies certificate indicating juvenile status must be submitted.

Application Process

To obtain a pet license tag, you may apply online at ppl.gaithersburgmd.gov, in person at City Hall during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or you can mail your application to:

City of Gaithersburg, Animal Services
31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877

Once your application is processed, the license tag will be mailed to you.