Does my dog need a license?
- Yes. Your dog can be up to three (3) months old
before it is required to get a license. All dogs over three (3)
months of age must be licensed. Back to top
Why should I get a license for my dog?
- Because it's the law! And a license is a lost dog's
ticket home! When your dog has its license attached to its collar,
its assigned license number is all that is necessary for our office
to identify the dog's owner. Back to top
What do I do if I find a lost dog?
- Please call your local Dog Shelter or Animal Control. Back to top
How do I report my dog as having been lost?
- Please call your local Dog Shelter or Animal Control. Back to top
How often does the license have to be renewed?
- Dog licenses must be renewed annually between
December 1 and January 31. Back to top
How much does an online dog license cost?
- The annual base fee for a license is set by your County
Commissioners. A license may also be assessed a late penalty if it is
purchased outside the standard registration period. Besides these fees,
a convenience fee is added to a license bought online. The fee is
listed on the website as the 'Online Fee'.
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How do I get a duplicate license? How do I replace a lost
license?
- If you or your pet loses a license, you can request
a duplicate license from the County Auditor's Office for a small
fee. Please contact your County Auditor's office for the necessary
form. Back to top
How do I transfer a license to a new owner?
- The ownership of a current dog license can be
transferred to another owner for a small fee. The current owner on
file, or executor of the current owner's estate, must sign the
transfer form. It is also advisable for the new owner to sign the
form. Please contact your County Auditor's office for the necessary
form. Back to top
What if I move?
- If you move within your current County, you can call your County Auditor's
office with your new address and telephone number so they can
keep the information up-to-date. If you move to another county, call
that County's Auditor for licensing information. Back to top
Where do the proceeds go from the dog license program?
- The license proceeds support the County dog shelter and the issuance of
licenses. The license proceeds are often the sole support for
day-to-day operations at the County Dog Shelter. Back to top
Do County Officials have access to my credit card information?
- No. Credit card information is not made available
to County Officials. If for any reason your credit card cannot be
processed, you will be notified via email or telephone and asked to
log in to your account to verify credit card information and to make
any necessary corrections. Credit card orders for dog licenses will
not be accepted over the telephone. Back to top
How will I know that my payment was made?
- You will see a confirmation page with a transaction
number after completing the payment process. We recommend you print
or save this page for your records. Back to top
How long does it typically take before I receive my dog license?
- Licenses are sent through postal mail and should
arrive within 10 business days. The charge will be posted to your
credit card at time of registration. Contact us if your dog license
doesn't reach you within this period. Please allow extra time for
processing during December 1 to February 28. Back to top