Smithfield, NC · Johnston County
Animal License Application
Smithfield animal owners use this application to license a dog or cat and provide the town with the animal’s identification and rabies information.
What this form is
Complete a separate application for each dog or cat to apply for an animal license from the Town of Smithfield. The form requests owner and animal details, including contact information, breed, sex, spay or neuter status, rabies tag number, and expiration date; a current rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering must accompany it.
Who needs it
An owner applying for a Smithfield license for a dog or cat should complete a separate application for each animal.
How to submit it
Remit payment and the completed application to the Town of Smithfield at P.O. Box 761, 350 East Market Street, Smithfield, N.C. 27577. Include a copy of the pet’s current rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering.
About notarization
The owner signs this application without a notary; the required rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Animal License Application for each dog or cat you are licensing.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the owner and animal information requested on the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a copy of the pet’s current rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Remit payment and the application with its attachments to the Town of Smithfield at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Animal License Application?
- No. The owner signs the application without a notary. The form requires a current rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering, but does not identify them as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Animal License Application?
- Send the completed application, payment, a copy of the pet’s current rabies certificate, and proof of spaying or neutering to the Town of Smithfield at the address printed on the form.
- Do I need a separate application for each pet?
- Yes. The application instructs owners to complete an application for each dog or cat.
- What information and attachments does the application require?
- It asks for owner and animal details, including contact information, breed, sex, spay or neuter status, and rabies tag information. Include a current rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering.