Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Breeding Permit Application
Richmond residents use this application to request a breeding permit for a dog or cat and acknowledge the permit’s terms and conditions.
What this form is
The application is for individuals or commercial applicants seeking a new or renewed breeding permit for a dog or cat. It says a separate application is required for each owned animal and that owners of unspayed or unneutered dogs or cats over six months old must obtain a permit. The form asks for applicant and animal details, conviction history, and a signature; it states an annual fee of $200 per pet.
Who needs it
Richmond residents seeking a breeding permit for an owned dog or cat must complete a separate application for each animal.
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; it directs the applicant to read and initial the terms on the back.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Breeding Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Choose the applicant and permit type, provide the requested applicant and animal information, and answer the conviction-history question.
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Read And Initial The Terms
Read and initial each term on the back of the application, then sign and date the certification.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application 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 Breeding Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Read and initial the permit terms on the back.
- Who should complete this breeding permit application?
- An individual or commercial applicant seeking a new or renewed permit for a dog or cat should complete it. A separate application is required for each owned animal.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant contact and identification details, animal information, veterinary clinic details, and whether the applicant has been convicted of animal cruelty or neglect.
- How do I submit the Breeding Permit Application?
- The form names the City of Richmond Animal Care & Control, but does not provide submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Breeding Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.