Do I need a notary for the vicious dog permit renewal application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the owner just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the vicious dog permit renewal application?

Submit the application to the Animal Control Officer for permit review. The form lists a $300 non-refundable fee and includes an officer approval section.

What information does the application request?

It asks for the owner's contact information and the dog's name, breed, colors, gender, rabies tag number, microchip number, and spay or neuter status.

How often must the permit be renewed?

The application states that an issued permit must be renewed annually.

Houston County, GA · Houston County

No notary required

Application for Permit Renewal to Maintain a Vicious Dog

Houston County dog owners use this application to renew a permit for keeping a dog classified as dangerous at the listed address.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Houston County · Houston County, Houston County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: houstoncountyga.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application requests renewal of a permit to maintain a dog classified as dangerous at the owner's address. The owner provides contact information and details about the dog, then certifies that they understand and will follow the restrictions printed on the reverse. The form states that the permit must be renewed annually and includes a non-refundable fee of $300.

Who needs it

An owner in Houston County who has a dog classified as dangerous and is applying to renew its permit needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Animal Control Officer for permit review; the form includes a $300 non-refundable fee and an officer approval section.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the vicious dog permit renewal application.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the owner's contact information and the requested details about the dog.
3
Review the Restrictions
Read the restrictions printed on the reverse and sign and date the application.
4
Submit for Review
Submit the application to the Animal Control Officer for permit review with the listed non-refundable fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the vicious dog permit renewal application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the owner just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the vicious dog permit renewal application?: Submit the application to the Animal Control Officer for permit review. The form lists a $300 non-refundable fee and includes an officer approval section.
What information does the application request?: It asks for the owner's contact information and the dog's name, breed, colors, gender, rabies tag number, microchip number, and spay or neuter status.
How often must the permit be renewed?: The application states that an issued permit must be renewed annually.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Permit Renewal to Maintain a Vicious Dog doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Houston County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.