a Dog/Cat License

***2026-27 Dog/Cat License Renewal Forms have been mailed out. Once you receive your renewal form, you can purchase dog/cat licenses online, through the mail, or at City Hall (in person or via the white drop box***

Instructions on Renewing a Dog/Cat License at City Hall

You should receive your renewal form in the mail. PLEASE BRING YOUR RENEWAL FORM WITH YOU IF YOU COME TO PAY IN PERSON. Dog/Cat Licenses can be renewed online until March 31st. After March 31st, Dog/Cat Licenses can only be renewed in person at City Hall. Bring your renewal form and payment to City Hall, 8 N. Elmhurst Road.

Instructions on renewing your Dog/Cat License Online

To renew a dog/cat license online, please see below.
  
1) Go to the City’s Xpress Bill Pay Website - Click Here For Xpress Bill Pay
2) Log in to your existing account or create a new account if you don’t already have one
3) Click on the City of Prospect Heights link
4) Select Licenses Renewals and enter your account number (located on your renewal form under the barcode) and your last name on the renewal form.
5) Click Locate Account
6) Click the Add Account button
7) The screen will display your current vehicle and pet license numbers and the amount owed for renewal
8) Click Pay Now

Please allow up to 10 business days for pet tags to arrive in the mail after purchase.

Instructions on Purchasing a NEW Dog/Cat License

Recently acquired dogs and cats need to be registered with the City. To purchase a NEW animal license, click the Download a Pet License Application link below and return the completed form with payment to City Hall, 8 N. Elmhurst Road.

Forms of Payment Accepted

Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash and Check. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 847-398-6070.

Download a Vehicle Sticker and Dog/Cat License Application


All dogs and cats over 4 months must have a rabies vaccination. Please provide the rabies vaccination number provided by your vet and the expiration date.

                                                                     ANIMAL LICENSE                                                                            Until March 31                          April 1

            June 1 

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Animal Tag – New Pets
Animal Tag – Annual Renewal

$24.00

$12.00

$48.00

$24.00

$48.00

$24.00

Passed by Ordinance #O-95-63 on December 18, 1995

9-1-11: LICENSE REQUIRED:

A.   Any person owning or keeping within the city limits any dog or cat, four (4) months of age or over, shall obtain a license for each animal within ten (10) days of acquiring such animal or becoming a resident of the city.