Who needs an outdoor pet license in Riverside?

A license is required if pets are regularly kept outdoors on private property. The application says the license does not apply to dogs, cats, or hens, which require separate Village licenses.

What documents must accompany the application?

Proof of any vaccinations required by Cook County must accompany new applications and annual renewals. Owners keeping more than five outdoor pets must also provide documentation that they owned and kept them outdoors when the ordinance was approved.

How do I submit the Outdoor Pet License Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists a $100 fee for a new license and a $25 renewal cost.

Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Pet License Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; any required vaccination or ownership documentation is submitted as an attachment.

Riverside, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Outdoor Pet License Application

Property owners or licensees use this application to request a Village of Riverside license for keeping eligible pets outdoors on private property.

What this form is

The Village requires this license when pets other than dogs, cats, or hens are regularly kept outdoors on private property. The application asks for owner and applicant details, property and contact information, and the number, names, and species of the pets. It also distinguishes new applications from renewals and describes the license conditions, fees, and required supporting documents.

Who needs it

Property owners or licensees who regularly keep eligible pets outdoors in Riverside must apply before keeping those pets outdoors.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and any required vaccination or ownership documentation is submitted as an attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Outdoor Pet License Application for a new license or renewal.
2
Complete The Application
Provide owner, applicant, property, and contact details, list the outdoor pets, and select new license or renewal.
3
Gather Required Documents
Attach proof of required Cook County vaccinations. If keeping more than five outdoor pets under the stated exception, include ownership documentation.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs an outdoor pet license in Riverside?: A license is required if pets are regularly kept outdoors on private property. The application says the license does not apply to dogs, cats, or hens, which require separate Village licenses.
What documents must accompany the application?: Proof of any vaccinations required by Cook County must accompany new applications and annual renewals. Owners keeping more than five outdoor pets must also provide documentation that they owned and kept them outdoors when the ordinance was approved.
How do I submit the Outdoor Pet License Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists a $100 fee for a new license and a $25 renewal cost.
Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Pet License Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; any required vaccination or ownership documentation is submitted as an attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Outdoor Pet License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.