Pet Licenses & Dog Park Passes
North Liberty Annual Pet Licenses
A North Liberty Pet License is required for each cat and dog residing in North Liberty city limits, per North Liberty Code 56.01. Pet Licenses expire on December 31 of each year and need to be annually renewed. The “Pet Licensing & Animal Control” document paraphrases Code of Ordinances chapters related to cats and dogs, outlining the roles and responsibilities expected of pet owners in North Liberty.
Please fill out one Pet License application for each pet. Click on the green “Apply for a Pet License” button above for the online form. Alternatively, printed copies are available at North Liberty City Hall (3 Quail Creek Circle) and a fillable form for print is available here.
If the pet is spayed/neutered, then the annual fee is $2; if the pet is not spayed/neutered, then the annual fee is $25. Persons 62 years and older are allowed one free Pet License for a spayed/neutered pet.
Once your online application has been processed by staff and your pet’s tag is ready, then you will receive an email outlining your options to remit payment and receive your tag. If you do not receive a response email from staff within three (3) business days, then you should email [email protected] to confirm whether your application was received. Please read our FAQ if you have any questions. 2022 May 16: Staff is away at a conference; applications received now will be processed the week of Monday, May 23.
Red Fern Dog Park Annual Passes
Red Fern Dog Park Annual Passes are available to anyone living in or visiting the Johnson County, Iowa area.
Dogs of North Liberty city residents (live on property within North Liberty City Limits) must have a current and valid North Liberty Pet License number before applying for a Red Fern Dog Park Annual Pass. Dogs of non-residents should check with their governing entity to determine whether they should have a pet license.
Click on the green “Apply for a Park Pass” button above for the online form. Alternatively, printed copies are available at North Liberty City Hall (3 Quail Creek Circle) or you can print your own – or you can print your own – North Liberty Resident or Non-Resident (these are PDF fillable forms). For rules, visit the “Red Fern Dog Park Map, Rules & Etiquette” document.
Passes expire on December 31 of each year and need to be annually renewed. Dog Park Passes are $50/dog of North Liberty residents and $57/dog of non-residents. Rates were prorated in 2021 due to a lengthy four-month closure during the spring for turf restoration.
Day Passes and Week Passes are not available (under consideration for 2023).
Once your online application has been processed by staff and your dog’s Red Fern Dog Park Annual Pass is ready, then you will receive an email outlining your options to remit payment and receive your pass. If you do not receive a response email from staff within three (3) business days, then you should email [email protected] to confirm whether your application was received. 2022 May 16: Staff is away at a conference; applications received now will be processed the week of Monday, May 23.
