GENERAL INFORMATION:

Dog licenses are sold in accordance with the provisions of the Dog Law of 1919 as amended. State law requires that “on or before March 1 of each year, the owner of a dog shall apply for a dog license for each dog owned or kept.”  Licenses are sold in Washtenaw County on a year-round basis with the expiration of the license on the last day of the year.

All dogs in Washtenaw County over four months of age must be vaccinated against rabies before a license can be issued.  The vaccinations must remain current in order for owners to obtain annual dog licenses.

You can buy an annual license beginning December 1 for the following year.

A Washtenaw County dog tag could help get your dog back home should it become lost or stolen.  This is your pet's way of "calling home".  A current tag tells animal control officers that a dog has a human companion whose contact information should be on file and rapidly accessible.

To acquire a license for your special dog, you will need to submit the following:

• Completed application
• A valid rabies vaccination certificate (with a vaccine licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture)
• If applicable, proof of spay/neuter 
• License fee
• Proof of Service Dog, if applicable

The fee schedule for dog licenses is set by resolution of the County Board of Commissioners, 1981, for licenses sold through the Treasurer's Office.  The annual fees for dog licenses are as follows:

• Unaltered Dog     $10.00
• Spayed/Neutered Dog    $5.00
• Service Dog - No Charge

DOG LICENSING IS EASY! Try it on-line! dogs.ewashtenaw.org

ON LINE

Simply click on my paw and fill out the application.  Payment will be made with a credit card.  A receipt and tag will be mailed to you.

BY MAIL

A printable application is available.  Complete the application and enclose a copy of your dog's current rabies certificate.  Include your check or credit card information and mail to:

Catherine McClary, CPFO
Washtenaw County Treasurer
PO Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645

IN PERSON

Visit our office in downtown Ann Arbor at 200 N Main Street, Suite 200.  Our customer staff is ready to assist you.

RESIDENTS OF YPSILANTI AND ANN ARBOR:

The Washtenaw County Treasurer sells dog licenses for all residents except those who reside in the following areas:

• City of Ann Arbor -Call the City Clerk's Office at 734-994-2725 for licensing information.
• City of Ypsilanti -Dog Licenses are sold through the Building Department at 734-482-1025.
• Charter Township of Ypsilanti -Call the Treasurer's Office at 734-484-1002 for licensing information.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Swift Run Dog Park

Kennel License Information

Animal Control

Microchip Implantation
Did you know? Microchip implantation and registry is available for your dog. Please contact your veterinarian for details and cost. A statewide tattoo identification registry for dogs is maintained by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Please contact them at (517) 241-2748 or visit www.michigan.gov/mda and search “tattoo.”

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at: (734) 222-6600 or email dogs@ewashtenaw.org

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