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Dangerous Dog Registration

If you've received a court order after conviction or plea agreement that states you need to register your Dangerous Dog, you must register your dog with the Bureau of Animal Protection. 

The Dangerous Dog form must be completed by the Defendant/Owner and the Veterinarian upon completion of the microchip implant. Once the microchip is implanted, the Defendant/Owner must complete the online form. After all information has been received, we will provide an In Compliance Letter that you can provide to the court to show compliance with the Dangerous Dog registration. Application processing can take between 2 and 4 weeks. 

There are five items required to register your dog in the dangerous dog database:

  1. Online registration of Dangerous Dog (for each dog)
  2. Court Order
  3. Color photo of dog(s)
  4. Veterinary Record of Microchip
  5. $50 fee (electronic payment options available in the online registration)

Dangerous Dog Registration

Please complete the Dangerous Dog registration form for processing. You will need to upload a copy of the court order, color photo, and microchip verification form. We cannot process incomplete submittals, so please be sure you have all the required items noted before submitting through the online portal. 

 

Dangerous Dog registration form

Dangerous Dog Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Court Order that is needed for the application?

  • The Court Order is an official proclamation by a judge (or panel of judges) that defines the court proceedings. A court order must be signed by a judge. You will receive the court order from the court after conviction or plea agreement that states you need to register your Dangerous Dog. The court order is the official decision made by the judge that designates your animal as a dangerous dog. The court will provide you with a printed or emailed copy of this order. You must submit it with your DD application otherwise your application cannot be processed.

Where can I get a copy of my Court Order?

  • If you cannot find your court order, please contact the clerk at the courthouse where your hearing took place, and they can send you another copy. There may be a fee for this service depending on the individual court, and the Bureau of Animal Protection has no control over these fees.

How long is the process of reviewing the application once all requirements are submitted and received?

  • Processing the application will take 2 to 4 weeks. Once all documents and successful payment have been received by the Animal Welfare Division, a letter indicating that you have been successfully registered into the database will be provided to you. 

My dog already has a microchip, does my dog need a second microchip?

  • If your dog already has a microchip, your dog does not need to get a second microchip. However, you are required to have a current microchip number and manufacturer verification (with current signature) by an active Colorado veterinarian or licensed shelter for the Veterinary Record of Microchip form.  If you have lost this verification, you will need to have the chip rescanned by a licensed veterinarian or a licensed shelter and have them fill out and sign the Veterinary Record or Microchip form.  

Can a veterinarian or shelter in another state fill out the Veterinary Record of Microchip form?

  • No, only a licensed Colorado veterinarian or shelter can complete the Veterinary Record of Microchip form. If an out of state veterinarian or shelter completes the form, it will not be accepted and you will be asked to provide a new form with a Colorado veterinarian’s or shelter’s signature. 

Can I submit an animal microchip certificate or shelter adoption certificate with a picture of my dog as part of the application?

  • No, these forms are not part of the court mandated packet for the registration process.

Can I deliver my application in person to the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare Division?

  • No, the process to submit is done through an online registration form where you can upload additional documents and make electronic payments. 

What happens if my credit card payment is declined?

  • You would need to contact your credit card company to verify details.

Can I mail in a personal check?

  • No, personal checks are not accepted.

The Court didn’t give me the registration packet. Where can I get one?

  • We no longer use a registration packet. The registration site can be accessed on the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare website.