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Rules & fees You have to show proof they had rabies shots to buy state dog licenses. For spayed/neutered dogs, licenses are $10 a year, $15 a year for ?not fixed? dogs. Licenses also are sold for two and three years for dogs with rabies shots lasting that long.

Any person maintaining a kennel where more than four dogs are kept for show, trial, sale, breeding or other purposes may apply for a kennel license in lieu of individual dog licenses for each dog. Kennel licenses are purchased each year and are valid one year from date of purchase.

Licensing Ordinance All dogs age 6 months or older must be currently licensed with the State of Delaware. A valid rabies vaccination certificate or state authorized exemption certificate is required to obtain a dog license.

Complete a Kennel License Application. Applications can be found online or by calling 302-255-4639. Enclose a copy of your pets' current rabies vaccination certificates or state authorized exemption certificates for each dog 6 months of age or older. Paperwork will not be returned.

(a) (1) No dog, unless exempted under this section, shall be permitted to run at large outside at any time, and must be secured by means of a leash that is capable of physically restraining the movement of the dog.

The Act prohibits the owner or person in possession or control of a dog from allowing the dog to bark for an extended period, defined as continuously for 15 minutes or more, or intermittently for 30 minutes or more. The Act exempts barking dogs if someone is trespassing on private property where the dog is located.