Animals Tags & Pet Licenses

The City of Columbia Code of Ordinances requires that cats and dogs over the age of three (3) months must be licensed. Dogs are licensed for periods up to three (3) years. Cats are normally licensed for one (1) year. The Boone County ordinance does not require licenses, however, it does require that all dogs or cats over three (3) months of age be vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian.

You may apply for a City of Columbia animal license and obtain animal tags at a veterinarian office located in Columbia.

Additional information on animal control fees is available through the Public Health and Human Services Department at 573.817.6441.