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Omaha, NE Animal Ordinances: Microchipping (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Omaha City Code § 6-109
Microchip cost
Paid by owner
Reporting duty
ID number to animal control
Dangerous-animal exception
Physical tag still required

Summary

Omaha lets dog and cat owners implant a microchip instead of wearing the license tag, but the number must be filed with animal control.

Alternatively and in lieu of the above, the owner or other person keeping a cat or dog may have the cat or dog implanted with a microchip identification at his expense, provided, that the owner or person keeping an animal determined to be dangerous or potentially dangerous which has been microchipped shall ensure that the animal bears such tag at all times. Any person implanting a microchip identification shall timely provide the microchip identification number to the animal control authority.

Source: Omaha Municipal Code Ch. 6View official code

Full Breakdown

Under Sec. 6-109, every licensed dog or cat must wear its license tag on a collar or harness at all times. Omaha gives owners an alternative: microchip the animal instead, at the owner's own expense, but the microchip ID number must be reported to the animal control authority. Dogs and cats already ruled dangerous or potentially dangerous don't get the trade-off, even if microchipped, they must still wear the physical tag at all times. Removing a collar, tag, or microchip from a licensed animal without the owner's consent is separately banned under Sec. 6-113.

Violations & Fines

Failing to report a microchip's ID number to animal control, or removing an animal's microchip identification without the owner's consent, is a violation of Chapter 6; dangerous/potentially dangerous animals must still display the physical tag regardless of microchip status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I microchip my dog instead of using a tag in Omaha?
Yes. Sec. 6-109 lets you implant a microchip at your own expense in lieu of the tag-on-collar requirement, but you must give the ID number to animal control.
Does a microchip replace the tag for a dangerous dog?
No. Sec. 6-109 requires animals determined dangerous or potentially dangerous to keep wearing the physical tag even if they're microchipped.

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