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License Your Dog in PA An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50. If the animal is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and lifetime is $31.50. Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.

New owners can change the registered ownership of their puppy online (form 6). You can also fill out your form 6, which will be given to you by your breeder, then return it to The Kennel Club via the post.

Dog License Transfers Please make check payable to the new County Treasurer to complete the transfer request. An application to transfer shall be submitted with a bill of sale or an affidavit from the previous owner that ownership of the dog is to be transferred to the new owner.

Things to know about licensing your dog: All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Owners of non-licensed dogs can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per dog plus court costs. Dog wardens randomly canvass neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed, violators may be fined.

The small license fee helps the millions of dogs in the state by funding the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. Dog licenses are available from your local county treasurer and other licensing agents.

All dogs three months of age and older living in Pennsylvania must be licensed by January 1 of each year. Violators will be cited up to $300 per violation, plus court costs. There are two types of licenses: an annual license and a lifetime license.

For a lifetime license the dog must be either microchipped or tattooed. If the animal is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and lifetime fee is $31.50. Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.

You can pick up a transfer form at animal shelters, or from many veterinarians. You may also be able to download a copy of the form online. The form requires information about you and the new owner, as well as basic information about the pet.