Dog License

DOG LICENSES
All dogs over 5 months are required to be licensed at a fee of $3.00 for neutered male and spayed female dogs and $8.00 for unneutered male/unspayed female dogs. Dog licenses can be obtained from your LOCAL TREASURER.

The owner must present evidence that all dogs over 5 months of age are currently immunized against rabies before a license will be issued.

Any person who keeps more than one dog may apply for a multiple dog license. The license fee is $35.00 for up to 12 or fewer dogs and an additional $3.00 for each dog in excess of 12 The multiple dog licenses are issued in the County Treasurer’s office.

Dogs exempt from licensing fees are those trained for blind or deaf persons. They are entitled to receive a license at no cost.

PENALTIES
A late fee of $5.00 shall be assessed the owner of each dog 5 months of age or over who fails to obtain a dog license by April 1st of each year, or within 30 days of acquiring ownership on or before the dog reached licensable age.

Any owner who fails to have a dog vaccinated against rabies as required by statute may be required to forfeit not less than $50.00 nor more than $100