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Dog Licensing & Vaccinations

Who Needs a License
  • Dogs and cats in unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County must be vaccinated for rabies.
  • Dogs must also be licensed and wear a current tag.
Why Licensing Matters

Licensing helps return lost pets to their owners and ensures vaccinations are up to date.

What You Need to Apply 

Have the following information ready:

  • Your dog’s physical description
  • Rabies vaccination date
  • Rabies tag number
  • Your name, address, and phone number
When to License Your Dog
  • When you get a new dog
  • When your dog receives a rabies vaccination
  • When your license expires
What You Will Receive

After your application is approved, you will receive:

  • A license tag for your dog
  • Documentation for your records
LICENSE FEES
License Type Fee
1-year (spayed/neutered) $12
1-year (not spayed/neutered) $22
3-year (spayed/neutered) $36
3-year (not spayed/neutered) $66
Dangerous dog (1 year) $100
Need Help?

Call (316) 660-7070 or email animalcontrol@sedgwick.gov

Get a Dog License

If you live in our service area, you can get a dog license through your veterinarian or through Sedgwick County Animal Control.

Option 1: Through Animal Control

[Apply for a Dog License]

You can also:

Payment options:

  • Debit or credit card (by phone or in person)
  • Check or money order (if applicable)
    • If you mail payment, make the check or money order payable to S.C.A.C. (Sedgwick County Animal Control).

If you are not able to submit the form online or through the mail you can contact Sedgwick County Animal Control directly for more assistance at (316) 660-7070 or you can reach us by email at animalcontrol@sedgwick.gov.       

Option 2: Through Your Veterinarian
  • Provide your dog’s rabies vaccination information
  • Provide your contact information
  • Pay the license fee at the clinic

Your veterinarian may:

  • Submit your information to Animal Control, or
  • Give you the license to submit yourself

    • If you receive the license, mail a copy of the provided license form and appropriate payment amount to:
      Sedgwick County Animal Control
      1015 W. Stillwell
      Wichita, KS 67213

Special Requirements for Dangerous or Vicious Dogs

Dogs that have been determined, declared, or adjudged dangerous or vicious must be licensed directly through Sedgwick County Animal Control.

These dogs cannot be licensed through a veterinarian.

You must also provide one of the following:

  • Proof of insurance that covers the animal and lists Sedgwick County Animal Control for cancellation notice, or
  • A $300,000 surety bond with the same requirement

You must submit this documentation:

  • By email, or
  • In person to an Animal Control officer or supervisor

Call (316) 660-7070 for assistance.

How to Apply For "Dangerous Dog" License
  1. Complete the dog license application through Animal Control
  2. Submit the application directly to Animal Control for review and approval

  3. You must also provide ONE of the following:
    • Proof of homeowner’s, renter’s, or other insurance that:
      1. Covers the ownership of a dangerous or vicious animal
      2. Covers any acts by the animal
      3. Lists Sedgwick County Animal Control as a contact to be notified at least 10 days before cancellation; OR
    • A $300,000 surety bond that:
      1. Covers any acts by the animal
      2. Lists Sedgwick County Animal Control as a contact to be notified at least 10 days before cancellation

If the license is approved, you will also need to pay the $100 license fee and renew fees every year, as applicable.