Pet Registration

License Requirements All dogs and cats four months old or over must have a license. All dogs and cats shall be immunized against rabies, prior to issuance of a license.

How to Obtain a License for your Dog or Cat
A pet (dog and cat) license may be obtained from the city clerk's office by mail or in person between the hours 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

You must present a current rabies certificate. The pet license expiration date is simultaneous with the rabies certificate expiration date.

Cost 1-year tag              $5.00 3-year tag              $12.00 Late Fee                 $20.00 (License issued 30 days after expiration date.)

Renewal of Dog or Cat License
A pet (dog and cat) license may be obtained from the city clerk's office by mail or in person between the hours 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday. You must present a current rabies certificate. (Fees above) A late fee will be charged if you renew the license more than 30 days after the expiration date of the license.


In addition to the required city license for your dog, section 14a of Act 339 of 1919 (The Dog Law), provides for two options to register your dog’s microchip or tattoo identification:

The availability of microchip implantation and registration for dogs by a licensed veterinarian, an animal control shelter, or an animal protection shelter. Individuals interested in additional information on microchip, contact your local veterinarian or animal control shelter.  The availability of a statewide tattoo identification registry for dogs maintained by the state department of agriculture. Individuals interested in having their dog tattooed should contact Tina Moreno at 517.241.2748 to locate an individual approved by the department to tattoo dogs in their area.

Please note: A city license is required regardless of whether your pet is microchipped or tattooed.

Contact Info
For further information, contact the Clerk's Office - 248.530.1804

• City Code Chapter 18
• Animal Control