Amherst County, Virginia

In Amherst County, any dog four months of age and older must be vaccinated against rabies and be licensed with the county.  The Amherst County Dog Ordinance and Virginia State Law require this.  A current rabies certificate on each dog is required to purchase a dog license.  Dog licenses go on sale November 1, 2025, but must be purchased by January 31, 2026, and are good for 1 year.   A kennel license will require inspection by the Animal Control Officer before licensing. 

            Fees for a dog license are as follows:

                        MALE OR FEMALE                                $7.00 EACH

                        SPAYED/NEUTERED                            $5.00 EACH

                        KENNEL (10+)                                      $25.00

            Please send payment, along with current rabies certificate for each dog, to the:

                                    Treasurer, Amherst County

                                    P O Box 449

                                    Amherst, VA   24521

            Rabies Certificates & Dog Tags will be mailed to your address.

Also, dog licenses are sold at the Treasurer’s Office at 100 Goodwin Street, Amherst and the Amherst County Service Authority Office, 113 Phelps Road, Madison Heights, VA   24572

For additional information, please call the Amherst County Treasurer’s Office at (434)946-9318 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

The Treasurer will no longer send letters/bills for dog licenses.