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Licensing your dog is the law. The City of Elkhart Municipal Code 56.01 requires that anyone who owns, keeps, or possesses a dog over the age of six months must have his or her pet registered with current rabies vaccination every year by July 31.

You may Register your pet via mail, email (mbutler@cityofelkhart.com) or in person at the Elkhart City Hall.
 You will need the following paperwork:

1. A rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian must be submitted. An invoice or statement of services is not sufficient as proof of rabies vaccination. Check your certificate for correct owner name, address, and pet information.

Online Registration Purchase
Any required documents, such as your pet's current rabies certificate, may be scanned and uploaded to mbutler@cityofelkhart.com or submitted later by mail or placed in our drop box. You may pay online $5 fee per pet at GovPayNet - The Simple Way To Pay or call or stop by City Hall. The license will be issued after all required documents are received.

By Mail
Please mail all required documentation as listed above, along with your check or money order payable to "City of Elkhart" to the address below. Please do not send cash. Please send copies of your paperwork and retain the originals for your records. Copies will not be returned with your license receipt.

City of Elkhart
260 NW Main St.

PO Box 77

Elkhart, IA 50073

In Person
You can also license and renew your pet license in person at the Elkhart City Hall via cash, check, or Debit/Credit Card. Our hours are 8AM-4:30PM, Monday thru Friday.

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