License Your Dog in PA

All dogs two months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year, regardless of when the license was purchased the previous year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $500 per violation plus court costs.

For annual license fees/costs, please visit Dog Licenses, Bucks County, PA.   Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.

Reasons for dog licensing:

• It’s the law. All dogs three months and older must have a current license.
• If your dog gets lost, a license is the best way to get him back. A license helps animal control and shelters identify your dog and get him back home safely.
• The cost of a license is less than the penalty for being caught without one. Owners who fail to license their dogs could face a fine of up to $500 for each unlicensed dog.
• License fees support animal control. The annual fee you pay to license your dog helps keep shelters running and supports the work of the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, which is responsible for ensuring the welfare of dogs, regulating dangerous dogs and overseeing annual licensing and rabies vaccinations.

 For more information, please contact the County Treasurer’s Office at:

5^th Floor Administration Building, 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA   18901

Phone:  (215) 348-6244, Fax:  (267) 885-1419

Email:  treasurer@buckscounty.org

Website:  https://www.buckscounty.gov/319/Dog-Licenses