Get your pup what they really want this year, the safety and security of an up-to-date dog license. 🎁 2023 dog licenses are available now.
License Your Dog. It’s the Law:
- All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year.
- Owners of unlicensed dogs can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per dog plus court costs.
- Dog wardens randomly canvass neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed. Violators may be fined.
- If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home.
- Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement.
- Purchase a license from your local county treasurer or issuing agent.
- An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50, if your dog is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and lifetime is $31.50. Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.