All dogs four months old or older that resides in the County must be licensed. A county dog license runs from January 1 to December 31, inclusive, and can be purchased at the Treasurer's Office or Animal Service Adoption Center. All licenses must be purchased by February 1 of each year. Three year tags are now available in additions to the one year tags. The owner must show each dog's rabies certificate that has been signed by a licensed veterinarian.
The fees are as follows:
- Male or Female Dog that has not been spayed/neutered: $10.00
- Male or Female Dog that has been successfully
spayed/neutered: $5.00 - Kennel of 5-20 dogs: $30.00
- Kennel of 21-50 dogs: $50.00
- Duplicate Dog License: $2.00
No license shall be required for any dog that is trained and serves as a guide dog for a blind person, that is trained and serves as a hearing dog for a deaf or hearing impaired person or that is trained and serves as a service dog for a mobility-impaired person. A service dog is still required to have a license. Please bring proof that the dog is a service dog and the County will issue a license for the dog.
Click here to learn how to register your dog by mail.