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DOG LICENSE INFORMATION

Muskegon County is changing when Dog Licenses can be purchased; this allows for the option of a 3 year license.

Click on one of the following links for information or scroll down.

Cost for a Dog License
3 year Dog License
When you need to purchase your license
Will I get a postcard in the mail reminding me?
Late Fees
Who do I tell if...We gave away/adopted a dog... Have moved... Our dog passed away
License Application
Where can I purchase a license?
Can I renew by mail?
What paperwork is needed to purchase a license?
I still have questions - Who can I call?

Dog License Costs

License Type	1 Year License	3 Year License*
Male/Female	$50.00	$145.00
Spayed/Neutered	$10.00	$25.00
Senior Citizen (62 or older)*
Male/Female	$25.00	$70.00
Spayed/Neutered	$10.00	$25.00
Puppy License (4-7 months)	$10.00	N/A

*Credit and debit cards are not accepted at the Public Health Department or Dalton Township.

3 Year License Eligibility
To purchase a 3 year license the dog's rabies must be good for 3 years. See the chart below to see if your dog is eligible.
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Rabies expiration date: 2012, 2013, 2014	Can purchase only a 1 year license.
Rabies expiration date: 2015	A 3 year or 1 year license can be purchased.

Senior Citizen Pricing Eligibility
To recieve Senior Citizen pricing the dog owner's date of birth (Driver's License) must be supplied at the time of purchase. The discount affects unspayed/unneutered dogs. You must be 62 or older.

If purchasing in 2011	DOB: 1949	or earlier
If purchasing in 2012	DOB: 1950	or earlier

When to purchase your License
Muskegon County now requires your dog's license to be purchased in the month the rabies was given/expires.
2011 is a transition year. This means if your dog's last rabies shot was given in the month of December your 2011 license has been extended until December of 2012. This also means dogs with January rabies dates will have until the end of February 2012 to puchase their 2012 license.
Yes, it's a little confusing for December and January.
Take a breath, look below for an easy break down of when to purchase.

Newly aquired dogs must be licensed within 30 days of adoption.
Your Rabies month and License month will be the same. Licenses must be purchased in that month.
Last year's license expiration has been extended until the 2012 month coinciding with your rabies.

Current Rabies Expiration Month	Last Day to Purchase A Dog License in 2012
Newly aquired dogs	Within 30 days of adoption
December	December 31st, 2012
January	February 29th
February	February 29th
March	March 31st
April	April 30th
May	May 31st
June	June 30th
July	July 31st
August	August 31st
September	September 30th
October	October 31st
November	November 30th
December	December 31st

Remember you must have proof of rabies to purchase your license.
Take note: Muskegon County and Local Townships offices are closed for holidays throughout the year; hours may vary by location.

Reminder Notices - Health Department Mailings
In the past Muskegon County had sent out postcards reminding dog owners to renew their dog licenses (dec 1 - mar 1).
NOW: With the changes, and the differing expiration dates....
You should recieve a License Renewal Application the month before your license will expire.

Late Fees
If your license is NOT purchased in the month coinciding with the purchase/expiration month of the dog's rabies a late fee will be added accordingly:
A late fee of $5 for the first month unpaid and an additional $10 per month after the first will be added if the license is not purchased.

One month late	$5.00 added to License Cost
Two months late	$15.00 added to License Cost
Three or more months late	$5.00 + $10/per month late after first

*Credit and debit cards are not accepted at the Public Health Department or Dalton Township.
*Keep in mind, both the County and Dalton Township closes for holidays throughout the year. Click here to view our

Who to contact and what information is needed if....

We gave our dog away
-> Before or when you get your renewal notice/application contact Muskegon County Health Department (724-6007) or your local municipality (Dalton Township: 766-3043 ext 401/405). The Health Department will change the information in their system or (Dalton Township) will inform the County of the change.

We adopted a dog
->Who was the previous owner? Has this dog gotten a rabies shot before? Was the dog previously licensed in Muskegon County?
->If the dog was previously licensed we can simply change the owner information (if you know the previous owner's name or last years license #)
->If the dog had a previous rabies shot use that month to see when to buy a license.
->If you are the owner of a puppy or new dog you have 30 days from the date of adoption to purchase your license.
->Contact the Health Department or local municipality to have the changes made (if know previous owner) OR
->An Application will need to be filled out and mailed/taken to the Health Dept. or Municipality and should include the required documents and postage.

We moved
->If you moved to a new location in Muskegon County, contact us so we can change your address info.
->If you moved out of Muskegon County, contact us so we can remove you from the system.

Our dog passed away
->Sorry to hear that; contact us so that we can remove the dog from our system. This will prevent you from receiving renewal reminders/info in the future for that dog.

LICENSE APPLICATION
Click here to open a .pdf application

Where can I purchase my dog's License?
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->Dalton Township	1616 E. Riley Thompson Road	Muskegon, MI 49445	(231) 766-3043 ext 401 or 405
->Muskegon County Health Department	209 E. Apple Ave.	Muskegon, MI 49442	(231) 724-6007
->Check with other Municipalities

*Credit and debit cards are not accepted at the Public Health Department or Dalton Township.

Paperwork needed to purchase a dog license:
1) Completed application.
2) Copy of Rabies Certificate.
3) Copy of spay/neuter certificate, if applicable.

If renewing/purchasing by mail include the following:
1) Copy of application
2) Copy of Rabies Certificate
3) Copy of Spay/Neuter certificate, if applicable
4) Include a self-addressed envelope with correct postage ($0.64 for one tag, plus $0.20 per additional tag).
5) Check made out to and mailed to one of the following:
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Dalton Township	Attn: Dog Tags	1616 E. Riley Thompson Road	Muskegon, MI 49445	OR
Public Health Muskegon County	209 E. Apple Ave.	Muskegon, MI 49442

*Credit and debit cards are not accepted at the Public Health Department or Dalton Township.

Contact Us:

Dalton Township	(231) 766-3043	ext. 401 ext. 405	1616 E. Riley Thompson Road	Muskegon 49445	OR
Public Health Muskegon County website	(231) 724-6007		209 E. Apple Ave	Muskegon 49442

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