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Proof of rabies for a pet addendum: what landlords want

Quick answer

Landlords want the vet-signed rabies certificate showing the pet, the date given and the next due date; a tag or a receipt is not enough. Many also ask for a county pet license, the breed and weight, a photo, and sometimes spay or neuter status.

The lease is ready to sign except for one line: proof of rabies vaccination. Here is what counts, and what else the addendum usually asks for.

Last reviewed September 2026

What counts as proof

The rabies certificate, or a clear copy of it. It must show that the vaccination is current on the day you sign. If it lapses during the lease, many addendums require you to renew it, so note the due date.

What else the addendum usually asks for

  • A county or city pet license, which is issued from the rabies certificate.
  • Breed, weight and age, because many buildings limit each.
  • A recent photo.
  • Spay or neuter status, and sometimes a vet or previous-landlord reference.
  • Proof of renters insurance that covers the pet, in some buildings.

Sending it

Attach the certificate to the application, or send a PawPass share link that shows the pet’s details and every vaccination date on one page, and expires once the lease is signed. See renting with pets.

Sources

Rules and guidelines change, and businesses set their own policies. Confirm with your vet and with whoever is asking.

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Proof of Rabies Vaccination for an Apartment Lease