Licenses, rabies shots and restraint in Las Vegas and Clark County
Most of the valley is unincorporated county, while the city of Las Vegas has its own code.
01Clark County
The Clark County Animal Protection Services FAQ says the county does not require animal licenses. It says dogs must be spayed or neutered, that proof of a current rabies vaccine, sterilization and a registered microchip must be shown to an animal control officer on request, and that pets must be restrained to the owner's property or on a leash.
02City of Las Vegas
The City of Las Vegas pet license page describes applying or renewing online, in person at the Customer Care Center on South Main Street or by mail with a rabies certificate. The Las Vegas Animal Protection Services brochure cites ordinance 7.36.030 for the leash law and 7.14.010 for spay and neuter, and points to the municipal code for details.
| Place | License | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Clark County | Not required | County FAQ |
| City of Las Vegas | Required for city residents | City license page |
| Henderson and North Las Vegas | Call local animal control | Local codes |
03Elsewhere in Nevada
Reno, Sparks and rural counties run their own rules. Phone the animal control office that covers your address.
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