2021 Pet Registration Forms Due By Dec. 31

Press release from the City of Evanston:

11/03/2020 2:09 PM

The City of Evanston reminds dog and cat owners to submit their 2021 Pet Registrations by Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Pet registration forms were mailed out in late October. Residents can conveniently renew their pet license online at cityofevanston.org/pet, mail in their renewal form using the provided envelope, or turn in their form at the temporary City Collector's Office, located at the Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St., Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. In order to receive a pet license, the application form must have a current Rabies Tag Number.

For those who do not have current rabies vaccination certificates on file with the City or those pet owners who did not receive a form in the mail, application forms are available online.

First-time applicants can simultaneously apply and pay for their 2021 pet license online. Residents must be able to upload a scanned copy or an image of their pet's current rabies vaccination certificate to complete the online application.

By City Ordinance, all dogs and cats four months of age or older are required to have pet licenses. The annual cost is $10 if the pet is neutered or spayed, and $15 if not altered.

The biggest benefit of registering a pet with the City of Evanston is the increased chance of pet owners being reunited with their dog or cat, should it become lost. Applying for the license also serves as a reminder to renew a pet's annual rabies vaccination, which could save its life.

For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/pet or call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.

This press release was produced by the City of Evanston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.