Certificate of vaccination.

Richmond, Va., City Code § 4-366

in effect

Sec. 4-366. - Certificate of vaccination. (a) Upon vaccination or revaccination of a dog or cat as required by this division, a certificate of vaccination signed by the licensed veterinarian performing the vaccination shall be issued to the owner of such dog or cat for the purpose of obtaining a license. The veterinarian shall issue to the owner of such dog or cat a rabies tag supplied by the City. The tag shall be of a shape, color and size prescribed by the Director. (b) The certificate issued pursuant to Subsection (a) of this section shall be approved by the Director. The certificate shall include the following information: (1) The date of vaccination; (2) The date for required revaccination; (3) The dog's or cat's age, sex, breed, color, name; (4) The rabies tag number; (5) The name and address of the dog's or cat's owner; (6) The veterinarian's name, which shall be printed or stamped on the form; and (7) The signature of the veterinarian. (c) The certificate issued pursuant to Subsection (a) of this section shall be preserved by the owner of the dog or cat and exhibited for inspection to the Director, any animal control officer, or any other law enforcement officer upon request. (d) Within 30 days from the date on which a dog or cat is first owned or moved into the City, such dog or cat shall be vaccinated in accordance with this division, provided that the dog or cat is four months of age or older. (Code 1993, § 4-92; Code 2004, § 10-287; Code 2015, § 4-366; Code 2020, § 4-366)

Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH4AN_ARTIVRACO_DIV2DOCA_S4-366CEVAFetched: 11/8/2026