At the Oct. 18 City Council meeting, Las Vegas City Council approved an ordinance requiring dogs and cats within the city to have a microchip.
Starting Aug. 1, 2024, all dogs or cats over the age of four months residing in the city of Las Vegas must have a microchip. Click here to determine if you live within city limits.
Owners must register their contact information and microchip numbers with the microchip registration company and our Animal Protection Services through the animal pet licensing program; if there’s a change in ownership, information must be changed within 30 days.
The new requirements do not apply to:
- An animal whose owner has resided within the city fewer than 30 days
- An animal brought into the city temporarily for a show or exhibition
Breeders will be required to comply with the new ordinance. They need to ensure that all dogs and cats offered for sale have been microchipped before being transported to a pet shop or sold.
Violations of the ordinance will result in a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be punished by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to six months or a combination of both.
Please consult with The Animal Foundation, your neighborhood veterinary clinic or local non-profits like the Nevada SPCA for assistance with microchipping.