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SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE DOG LICENSE

Delaware requires that all dogs age six (6) months or older must be licensed within the county in which they reside. Licenses must be purchased by March 1^st, expire on December 31^st and are valid statewide. Service dogs (i.e., seeing eye, lead or guide dogs) are exempt from the licensing fee, but are still required to be licensed. 

DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

  All dogs 6 months of age or older as of January 1^st in a given calendar year must be licensed within Sussex County before March 1^st. If the dog turns 6 months on or after March 1st, the pet owner must license the dog at that time for the current calendar year.

  A current rabies vaccination certificate signed or stamped by a veterinarian, including vaccination and expiration dates, is required to get a license. One, two or three year licenses may be purchased, contingent on county and the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. Your pet's rabies vaccination should be valid at least through March 1st of the year in which the license expires.

WHERE TO GET LICENSE:

• Online: Register for Sussex County Delaware Dog License Online!
• In Person: Stop by Constable's Office (Office 249), 2 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
• By Mail: Mail in application with licensing fee, a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate, and (proof of spay/neuter (if applicable) to: Sussex County Dog Licensing Office, PO Box 589, Georgetown, DE 19947. Download Sussex County Delaware Dog License Application.

LICENSING FEE (As of this Post): 

Sussex County Licensing Fees	1 Year	2 Years	3 Years
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$10.00	n/a	n/a
Unaltered Dog	$15.00	n/a	n/a
Service Dog*	$0.00	n/a	n/a

* A service dog license is available for a seeing eye, lead or guide dog with proof of training.

MORE INFORMATION:

Need more information or have questions regarding dog licensing, please use below resources:

Sussex County SPCA | 302.855.7380

This post is for informational purposes only and should be verified by the county where Delaware Dog Licenses are administered and issued. Please contact Sussex County for current information or if you have any questions regarding Delaware Dog Licensing.

Picture in this post is of Lucy Cheng (Courtesy of Dan Pinder). Lucy lives in New Castle County.

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KENT COUNTY DELAWARE DOG LICENSE

Delaware requires that all dogs age six (6) months or older must be licensed within the county in which they reside. Licenses must be purchased by March 1^st, expire on December 31^st and are valid statewide. Service dogs (i.e., seeing eye, lead or guide dogs) are exempt from the licensing fee, but are still required to be licensed.

DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

 

  All dogs 6 months of age or older as of January 1^st in a given calendar year must be licensed within Kent County before March 1^st. If the dog turns 6 months on or after March 1st, the pet owner must license the dog at that time for the current calendar year.

  A current rabies vaccination certificate signed or stamped by a veterinarian, including vaccination and expiration dates, is required to get a license. One, two or three year licenses may be purchased, contingent on county and the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. Your pet's rabies vaccination should be valid at least through March 1st of the year in which the license expires.

WHERE TO GET LICENSE:

• Online: Register for Kent County Delaware Dog License Online!
• In Person: Stop by one of the following locations: Kent County SPCA, various veterinarian's offices, PetSmart, Concord Pets, Tractor Supply, and Southern States (Kent County locations only)
• By Mail: Mail in application with licensing fee, a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate, and (proof of spay/neuter (if applicable) to: KCSPCA Dog Licensing, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Download Kent County Delaware Dog License Application.

LICENSING FEE (As of this Post):

Kent County Licensing Fees	1 Year	2 Years	3 Years
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$8.00	n/a	$20.00
Unaltered Dog	$12.00	n/a	$30.00
Service Dog*	$0.00	n/a	$0.00

* A service dog license is available for a seeing eye, lead or guide dog with proof of training.

MORE INFORMATION:

Need more information or have questions regarding dog licensing, please use below resources:

Kent County SPCA  |  302. 698.3006 | 888.352.7722  |  licenses@kcspca.org

This post is for informational purposes only and should be verified by the county where Delaware Dog Licenses are administered and issued. Please contact Kent County for current information or if you have any questions regarding Delaware Dog Licensing.

Picture in this post is of Lucy Cheng (Courtesy of Dan Pinder). Lucy lives in New Castle County.

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NEW CASTLE COUNTY DELAWARE DOG LICENSE

Delaware requires that all dogs age six (6) months or older must be licensed within the county in which they reside. Licenses must be purchased by March 1^st, expire on December 31^st and are valid statewide. City of Wilmington residents are exempt from purchasing a New Castle County Delaware Dog License, but are still required to obtain a dog license from the City. Service dogs (i.e., seeing eye, lead or guide dogs) are exempt from the licensing fee, but are still required to be licensed.

DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

 

  All dogs 6 months of age or older as of January 1^st in a given calendar year must be licensed within New Castle County before March 1^st. If the dog turns 6 months on or after March 1st, the pet owner must license the dog at that time for the current calendar year.

  A current rabies vaccination certificate signed or stamped by a veterinarian, including vaccination and expiration dates, is required to get a license. One, two or three year licenses may be purchased, contingent on county and the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. Your pet's rabies vaccination should be valid at least through March 1st of the year in which the license expires.

 

WHERE TO GET LICENSE:

New Castle County Residents:

• Online: Register for New Castle County Delaware Dog License Online!
• In Person: Stop by one of the following locations: Delaware Humane Association, Delaware SPCA, Lantana Veterinary, Lums Pond Animal Hospital, New London Veterinary and WalMart (Middletown)
• By Mail: Mail in application with licensing fee, a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate, and proof of spay/neuter (if applicable) to: New Castle County Dog Licensing, c/o Pet Data, PO Box 141929, Irving, TX 75014. Download New Castle County Delaware Dog License Application.

City of Wilmington Residents:

• Delaware Humane Association or
• the Delaware SPCA 

LICENSING FEE (As of this Post):

NCC Licensing Fees	1 Year	2 Years	3 Years
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$10.00	$20.00	$30.00
Unaltered Dog	$15.00	$30.00	$45.00
Service Dog*	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Wilmington Licensing Fees	1 Year	2 Years	3 Years
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$10.00	n/a	$25.00
Unaltered Dog	$15.00	n/a	$40.00
Service Dog*	$0.00	n/a	$0.00

* A service dog license is available for a seeing eye, lead or guide dog with proof of training.

MORE INFORMATION:

Need more information or have questions regarding dog licensing, please use below resources:

New Castle County Residents:

• New Castle County Licensing | 302.395.5101
• PetData  |  877.730.6347 |  info@petdata.com

 

 

City of Wilmington Residents

• Mayor's Office of Constituent Services  |  City Help | 302.576.CITY (2489) | cityhelp@ci.wilmington.de.us
• Delaware Humane Association  |  302.571.0111
• Delaware SPCA  |  302.998.2281

This post is for informational purposes only and should be verified by the county where Delaware Dog Licenses are administered and issued. Please contact New Castle County or City of Wilmington for current information or if you have any questions regarding Delaware Dog Licensing.

Pictures in this post are of Lucy Cheng (Courtesy of Dan Pinder). Lucy lives in New Castle County.

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DELAWARE DOG LICENSE - Time is running out... Is Your Dog Licensed?

Delaware Dog License - Time is running out... Is Your Dog 6 Months or Older? Is Your Dog Vaccinated for Rabies? Is Your Dog Licensed?

As of January 1, 2010, dog licensing in the State of Delaware is no longer being administered at the state level.  Dog owners must now purchase dog licenses from the county (i.e., New Castle, Kent or Sussex) in which they reside. Delaware dog licenses issued by the state prior to January 1st are valid through the expiration period. Upon expiration, Delaware dog licenses must be purchased at the county level and are valid statewide. City of Wilmington residents do not need a New Castle County Dog License, but are still required to obtain a dog license from the City. 

Delaware law requires that all dogs six (6) months of age or older must be licensed. Dog licenses are valid for the calendar year (expire on December 31^st) and must be obtained by March 1st of licensed year. Fines for an unlicensed dog start at $50 for the first offense. Subsequent offenses could result in fines of $100. Licensing fees vary from county to county, and one, two or three year licenses may be purchased, depending on county and expiration date of the rabies vaccination.

Current rabies vaccinations are required for licensing, and if your dog has been spayed or neutered, the dog license fee is discounted. A valid certificate of rabies vaccination and proof of spay/ neuter for your dog(s) must be presented in order to receive a license and discount. Seeing eye, lead or guide dogs are exempt from the licensing fee, but must still be licensed. Also, lost tags require purchase of a new license.

 

For information about Delaware Dog Licensing, including licensing requirements and fees, where to purchase license, contact the following telephone numbers:  

New Castle, Kent and Sussex residents can contact the Kent County SPCA at 302.698.3006 or toll-free at 888.352.7722. Additional Contacts Numbers:  302.395.5101 (New Castle County), 302.576.2489 (City of Wilmington) and 302.855.7380 (Sussex County).

Related Posts:

• New Castle County Delaware Dog License
• Kent County Delaware Dog License
• Sussex County Delaware Dog License

This post is for informational purposes only and should be verified by the county where Delaware Dog Licenses are administered and issued. Please contact appropriate county for current information or if you have any questions regarding Delaware Dog Licensing.

Picture in this post is of Lucy Cheng (Courtesy of Dan Pinder). Lucy lives in New Castle County.