Dog Regulations and Dog Licensing Information
Resolution for the Control and Licensing of Dogs

Dog registration is required by county ordinance and is provided as a free service by the county.  In order to register your dog with the county, you must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate for your dog from a veterinarian (the rabies tags are not sufficient; you must provide the certificate).  You may register in person at the Sheriff's Office, or mail in you information with rabies vaccination certificate to Cherokee Blake, 303-582-1060.  Tags may be picked up at the office or mailed to you if you wish.  Please note that your registration tags are only valid as long as the rabies vaccination tags are up-to-date.  When the rabies vaccination tags expire, you must renew your dog's county registration tags.
Map & Directions to the Gilpin County Justice Center

Frequently Asked Questions:

How many dogs am I allowed to have?  Section 16.3.3.2.1 of the Gilpin County Zoning Code mandates no more than 3 dogs per household: "Three (3) Dog Limit. On lots zoned R-E or R-1 a total of not more than three (3) dogs over the age of one year are permitted."  Click here for entire section of the county code regarding animals.

To whom do I report issues with barking dogs?  Please call the Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 303-582-5500, and we will send an officer to investigate.

To whom do I report issues with animals at large or animal abuse?  Please call non-emergency dispatch at 303-582-5500 and they will connect you with animal control.