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In accordance with state law, all dogs must be licensed at 4 months of age. A new dog license must be purchased each year between December 1 and March 1. If the dog is acquired after March 1 or becomes 4 months old after March 1, you have 30 days to purchase a license without it being considered late.
License Fees for Previously Licensed Dogs
A new dog license must be purchased each year. |
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If purchased
Dec 1 - Mar 1 |
If purchased
Mar 2 - Apr 30 |
If purchased
May 1 - Nov 30 |
Regular dog license
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$50.00 |
$85.00 |
$125.00 |
Regular dog owned by senior citizen (> 62 years)
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$25.00 |
$60.00 |
$125.00 |
Altered (spayed or neutered) dog
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$10.00 |
$45.00 |
$125.00 |
Puppy (4-7 months of age)
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$10.00 |
$45.00 |
$125.00 |
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License Fees for First Time Licensed Dogs
If a dog is acquired after March 1 or becomes 4 months old after March 1, you have 30 days to purchase a license without it being considered late.
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Dog Acquired On or Before July 10
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Dog Acquired After July 10
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Regular dog license
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$50.00 |
$25.00 |
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Regular dog owned by a senior citizen (>62 years)
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$25.00 |
$12.50 |
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Altered (spayed or neutered) dog
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$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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Puppy (4 - 7 months of age)
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$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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Purchasing a License
Between December 1 and March 1 licenses can be purchased at county, city and township treasurers offices as well as Vector Control (1300 E Keating, Muskegon) and the public health department (209 E Apple, Muskegon). After March 1, licenses can only be purchased at Vector Control and the health department.
To Purchase a License in Person
- Fill out and print the license application form.
- Bring the entire form to a dog license retail location.
- Between December 1 and March 1, retail locations include county, city or township treasurers offices, Vector Control and the health department.
- Between March 2 and November 30, licenses can only be purchased at Vector Control (1300 E Keating) and the health department.
- Bring your dog's new rabies and neuter certificates (if needed).
To Purchase a License by Mail
- Fill out and print the license application form.
- Include a COPY of the new rabies or neuter certificates (if needed).
- Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Postage is 61 ¢ for one tag, plus 17¢ for each additional tag.
- Include a check or money order for the correct fee payable to Public Health Muskegon County.
- Mail all of the above to:
Public Health - Muskegon County
Vector Control Program
1300 E Keating Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
Changes in Ownership
If you no longer have your dog, please call (231) 724-6007. Let us know if your dog is deceased, sold, given away, stolen or missing, or if you have moved out of the county. This will prevent us from sending delinquent notices or tickets for a dog you no longer have or that has a license in another county/state.
Other Useful Information
Dog Adoptions
Dog Identification
For more information, call (231) 724-6007.
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