Pet Registration

All dogs and cats over four months old within the city must be registered and keep their registration current. Pet owners are responsible for ensuring that each animal has a current tag attached to a collar around their neck. The registration duration will be for one, two, or three years, depending on the validity of the current rabies vaccination.

How to get a pet license

1. Apply for a pet registration by filling out our online form (mobile-friendly) downloading our fillable PDF or email it to us.
2. Pay for the pet license, registration, and impound fee online.
3. Once your pet application is accepted, staff will contact you regarding a photograph, veterinarian shot records and rabies shot information.  

ANIMAL CONTROL FEES

Alarm permit fees are approved as part of our Master Fee schedule in the City’s Budget, available here Version OptionsPet RegistrationHeadline. 

Payment Options:

Please take note of the following information regarding payment options for the Lago Vista Police Department: 

You can make payments online, in person, or by U.S. mail using exact cash, checks, or money orders for the full amount. 

1. Make checks, money orders, and cashier's checks payable to the City of Lago Vista and address them to: 

Lago Vista Police Department

5901 Municipal Complex Way

Lago Vista, TX 78645-5281

2. You can also make online payments through our easy pay option under the Police Department located HERE Version OptionsPet RegistrationHeadline

City Ordinance Regulations 

Sec 2.209 Procedure For Owner Registration

To register an animal in the City of Lago Vista, the owner shall provide the animal control agent with proper identification and other information to be kept on file by the animal control program for purposes of contacting the owner. Animal owners shall inform the animal control program of any changes in status. Owner registration is required to obtain a city permit and city tag.

Sec 2.210 Procedure To Obtain City Dog Or Cat Permit Tag

To obtain a city permit and tag for a dog or cat over the age of four (4) months, the owner shall complete the owner registration and present the current rabies vaccination certificates for each animal. The Animal Control Officer or designee will document and record vital permit data. A city dog or cat permit and a city tag will then be issued to the animal owner and a copy of the permit will be retained for the animal control program files

Sec 2.211 City Dog Or Cat Permit Fees

1. Permit fees are waived for any “sight-for-blind” or “hearing for deaf” dogs. In the event that a properly issued city tag is lost, a duplicate tag may be issued to an owner at the cost as set forth in the fee schedule located in Appendix A of this code, upon presentation of the owner’s city permit.

When you register your pet you will need to provide:

• A Valid Driver’s License 
• Current address & contact number  
• A recent picture(s) of the animal  
• Copy of a current rabies vaccination record
• Payment (based on fees described above)