Pet License Update
Effectively immediately, pet licenses will be issued at the Norfolk Police Division, 202 N 7th Street,
instead of the City Clerk’s Office.
This change came after reviewing several work flow processes at the Norfolk Police Division. With the
previous process, citizens would come to the police station for some animal related business and then
go to the clerk’s office for others. This was inconvenient for both the citizens and city staff as we
tracked information. At the Monday night City Council meeting, the council approved recommended
changes to several city codes that regulated animals.
Not only will the licenses be obtained at the police division, but the licenses will be valid for the calendar
year January 1st to December 31st of each year. The exception will be the first issue, which will be valid
for 18 months from May 01, 2020 to December 31, 2021 to reset the expiration date.
To obtain a pet license, bring proof of rabies vaccination for each animal to the police station. The
vaccination must be issued under the guidance of an authorized Nebraska veterinarian. While pet
licenses are required on all domestic dogs and cats residing in Norfolk City Limits, they are free to the
public.
Currently, pet licenses are available Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, but that is subject to change due to
Covid-19 issues.
As we all adjust to the challenges of Covid-19, please be patient at the police division as we will require
social distancing, and limit the number of citizens in the lobby. We will have a grace period on pet
licenses that expire on April 31, 2020 and not take enforcement action until June 1, 2020 due to health
and safety concerns for everyone.