You are required by law to annually license all pets 6 months or older.

Pet license are due by April 30. On or after May 1, a $25/pet late fee will apply. New residents and/or new pets are not subject to late fee but must license within 30 days. 

To renew online, go to westdesmoines.mybarkpass.com.

In accordance with City Code, it is unlawful for an owner to harbor or house on their premises more than 4 animals over the age of 6 months.

The license tags you will receive are permanent tags designed to last many years and the number on the tag is your pet's permanent identifier.

License Requirements and Fees

Altered Cat

Fee: $20

Details:

Date of current rabies vaccination is required at the time of purchase.

Proof of spay or neutering is needed if you are licensing a pet at the altered rate for the first time. This is often indicated on the animal's rabies vaccination certificate.

Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31).

Intact Cat

Fee: $25

Details:

Date of current rabies vaccination is required at the time of purchase.

Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31).

Altered Dog

Fee: $20

Details:

Date of current rabies vaccination is required at the time of purchase.

Proof of spay or neutering is needed if you are licensing a pet at the altered rate for the first time. This is often indicated on the animal's rabies vaccination certificate.

Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31).

Intact Dog

Fee: $25

Details:

Date of current rabies vaccination is required at the time of purchase.

Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31).

Service Animal

Fee: $0

Details:

Date of current rabies vaccination is required at the time of purchase.

Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31).

Resources

• Informational Brochure
• Purchasing a City Pet License
• Print City License Application
• Raccoon River Dog Park Information*

*All dogs residing in the City of West Des Moines are required by law to have a City Pet License in order to purchase a Raccoon River Dog Park Annual Permit and users are required to purchase a Dog Park Permit to utilize the facility.

Contact

City Pet Licenses can be purchased at the following locations and times:

West Des Moines City Hall
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Please contact us at (515) 222-3600 or at PetLicense@wdm.iowa.gov with questions.

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