Dog Licensing

Reasons for Licensing:

• Excellent identification. It's your ticket back home. It allows us to notify you when your lost pet is found.
• It ensures your dog is rabies vaccinated.
• Provides proof that the dog legally belongs to you.

A current rabies vaccination certificate, signed by a veterinarian, is required to purchase a license. If you wish to purchase a three year license, a three year rabies vaccination certificate is needed.  Licenses for sterilized dogs are less expensive than unsterilized dogs.  A Veterinarian's Certificate of Sterilization or a sworn affidavit is required for the sterilized price. A license cannot extend more than 30 days past the expiration of the rabies vaccination. There are no pro-rated three year licenses or refunds for unused portions.

Dog licenses can be purchased at the following locations: 

Licenses expire at the end of the month in which the rabies vaccination was given. Check your license to determine the expiration year. The Ingham County Treasurer's Office will mail renewal license applications to Ingham County residents 30-45 days prior to license expiration.

Lost license tag can be replaced at the Ingham County Treasurer's office. Please bring your original license and a sworn statement that the license tag is lost.

Licenses can also be purchased at the following locations: