Pet Registration

Dogs, cats, and ferrets are required to have a current rabies vaccination starting at four months of age, which must be maintained for the duration of the pet's life. The county registration serves as a means of ensuring that the rabies vaccination is kept current. Neutered animals cost a lower fee to register than intact animals, to encourage reduced pet overpopulation. (Specialty pet registrations are also available.)

Fees are as follows:

  • Cat/Dog/Ferret Under 1 Year of Age
    • 1 Year License:
      • Spayed and Neutered: $10
      • Not Spayed or Neutered: $10
  • Cat/Dog/Ferret 1 Year of Age or Older
    • 1 Year License:
      • Spayed and Neutered: $10
      • Not Spayed or Neutered: $20

Specialty Pet Registration

Cats/Dogs/Ferrets

05 to 10 animals: $45

11 to 20 animals: $70

21 or more animals: $100

Pet Kennel Registration

  • Any combination of dogs and cats
  • All must be neutered or spayed
  • Good for one year (renewable on date of purchase)

Show Kennel Registration

  • Either dogs or cats
  • Do not have to be neutered or spayed
  • Good for one year (renewable on date of purchase)
  • Kennel must participate in three AKC or UKC sanctioned events per year (proof to be shown) or equivalent for cats or six in three years

Hunter Kennel Registration

  • Dogs only
  • Do not have to be spayed or neutered
  • Good for one year (renewable on date of purchase)
  • Kennel must participate in three lawful or sanctioned events per year (proof when possible)
  • Proof of NC Hunting License

Pay for Your Registration

Pay your pet registration online.

Address of where to send registration payments:

NHCASU
180 Division Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

There is no refund due to death or loss of ownership of an animal.