Bay City, TX · Matagorda County
Pet Breeder Permit Application
Bay City residents who sell, exchange, or barter unaltered dogs or cats use this application to request a pet breeder permit.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for people who own unaltered dogs or cats and sell, exchange, or barter animals. It asks for applicant and property details, animal housing and care practices, veterinarian information, and details about intact animals. Applicants also initial commitments about veterinary care, procedures, and cooperation with inspections; non-property owners must attach landlord permission.
Who needs it
People who own unaltered dogs or cats and sell, exchange, or barter animals need this application to request a City of Bay City breeder permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form asks the applicant to initial its commitments and includes an Animal Care Division representative signature area, with no notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Pet Breeder Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, animal, housing, and care information, and initial the listed commitments.
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Gather Any Attachment
If you are not the property owner, attach a letter of permission from the landlord.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Pet Breeder Permit Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; applicants initial the listed commitments, and a representative signature area is provided. No notarized attachment is identified.
- Who should file a Pet Breeder Permit Application?
- The form applies to people who own unaltered dogs or cats and sell, exchange, or barter animals. It requests information about the applicant, animals, and their care.
- What attachment is needed if I do not own the property?
- If the applicant is not the property owner, the form says to attach a letter of permission from the landlord.
- How do I submit the Pet Breeder Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Pet Breeder Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.