The Patrick County Board of Supervisors reminds all pet owners that Virginia law requires all dogs four (4) months of age or older to be vaccinated against rabies. Dogs kept on the owner’s premises must also be properly licensed in accordance with Patrick County Ordinance. Owners are required to retain the rabies vaccination certificate and present it upon request by an officer.
Dog licenses are available through the Patrick County Treasurer’s Office, located on the second floor of the Patrick County Veterans’ Memorial Building in Stuart, Virginia. To purchase a license, owners must present a current, unexpired rabies vaccination certificate and pay the required license tax.
A lifetime dog license is available for a fee of $20.00. The lifetime tag is valid for the life of the dog, provided the dog’s rabies vaccination remains current. If the rabies vaccination expires, the lifetime tag becomes void. In such cases, the dog must be re vaccinated and a new lifetime tag purchased. Lifetime tags are non-transferable and are not valid in other localities.
For questions regarding dog licenses, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (276) 694-7257.
Beginning February 1, 2026, compliance with dog licensing requirements will be enforced by the Animal Control Officer. Owners who have not yet purchased licenses for their dogs are encouraged to do so prior to February 1.
All cats are also required to be vaccinated against rabies; however, no license is required for cats.
All pet owners are urged to comply with these regulations.