Frequently
Asked License Questions
1.
When do I
need to get a dog a license?
By State Law all dogs age 4
months or older must be licensed for a term of one or three years with a
valid rabies for the term of the licnese
2.
What paperwork do I need to obtain a dog
license?
Current Rabies Certificate from a
Certified Veterninarian that covers the term of the license being purchased
and payment in full
3.
What is
the cost to license my dog?
One Year Sterlized $12 One Year UnSterlized $22
Three Year Sterlized $35 Three Year Unsterlzied $65
4.
Where can
I obtain a license?
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By Mail PO BOX 611233 Port Huron MI 48061
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Online: www.stclaircounty.org/animal
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In-Person:
County Treasurer, County Animal
Control, or Local Tax Offices; Marysille, Memphis, Berlin, Casco, Clay,
Columbus, Grant, Mussey, Riley, Wales
5.
Are there
penalties for failure to license?
Yes, if a dog goes unlicesed beyond 30 days of when
the license expires a $25 may apply and additional court fines and fees would
apply to any dog that is processed through Animal Control
6.
How do I
notify Animal Control if my dog passes away or is no longer in my care?
Email any changes to dogtags@stclaircounty.org
7.
Can I
receive a refund on my license?
There are no refunds once a license has been issued
8.
Can I get
a replacement if my license is lost?
Yes an owner can notify dogtags@stclaircounty.org to
get a replacement tag for the remainder of the current license term
9.
Who can I
contact if I have a question about my license?
The fastest repsonse is through
email to our dogtags@stclaircounty.org or you may call our licensing voicemail line
at 810-989-6999 ext 6120 and leave a message
County
Board Approved
Licensing
Fees
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1 year License
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3 year License
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Non-sterilized
dogs
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$22.00
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$65.00
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Sterilized
dogs
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$12.00
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$35.00
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Late
Fee
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$25.00
in addition to License Fee
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$25.00
in addition to License Fee
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Puppy
License-
Required
by 7 months of age
No
proof of sterilization needed
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$12.00
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N/A
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County
Transfer (Proof of Current License Required)
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Free
within 30 days of transfer
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N/A
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Certified
Service Dog
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Free
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Free
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Replacement
of Lost Tag
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Free
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Free
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A current rabies vaccination certificate signed by a
veterinarian is required to purchase a license. To purchase a 3 year dog license there must
be a valid three year rabies vaccination provided at time of purchase.
Dog licenses will expire on the rabies vaccination/expiration
date. Licenses are required to be
renewed within 30 days of the expiration date. Late fees will be applied if not purchased
within 30 days of expiring.
Dog license renewal notices will be sent to the pet owner’s
email address on file. Expect the
renewals to arrive at least 30 days before the license will expire. Customers without an email address on file
will receive their notice by US Postal Mail.
Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required to purchase a
license. Please provide your rabies
vaccination document at time of purchase.
Licenses can be purchased through our website, by mail or in
person at the below locations.
St.
Clair County Animal Control
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St.
Clair County Treasurer's Office
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3378
Griswold Rd.
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-3155
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200 Grand River Ave. Suite
101
Port Huron, MI 48060
dogtags@stclaircounty.org
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City and Township Treasurer
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City
of Marysville
City
of Memphis
Berlin
Twp
Casco
Twp
Clay
Twp
Columbus
Twp
Grant
Twp
Mussey
Twp
Riley
Twp
Wales
Twp
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In order
to purchase a dog license at a City or Township Office, the dog must already
have the dog licensed in a previous year, and a copy of your renewal notice
and Rabies Certificate from a licensed Veterinary are required.
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Licenses can be purchased year around at either location online
through our website or you can
print out this form and mail it in with your payment payable to SCC Animal Control.
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