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Kent County Dog Licenses
Overview
Beginning January 1st, 2010, dog licensing in the State of Delaware will no longer be administered by the State; administration will be at the County level. Residents of Kent County will need to obtain dog licenses from the Kent County SPCA (KCSPCA).
Previously issued State administered dog licenses will remain valid. You will not be required to obtain a new County license until the current State license expires.
Special Service Dogs (seeing eye, lead or guide dogs, or dogs that have previously served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces) must be licensed but are exempt from the licensing fee.
Requirements
- Licenses are issued for each calendar year (beginning January 1st and ending December 31st).
- Example: A license purchased in April still expires on December 31st.
- All dogs 6 months of age or older must be licensed.
- All licenses MUST be obtained by March 1st. Licenses issued after March 1st will have an additional late fee imposed.
- By law, you have 60 day grace period for obtaining a license which means that all licenses must be obtained by March 1st.
- Each dog being licensed must have a current rabies vaccination at the time the license is issued.
- A license will NOT be issued beyond the date of expiration of the rabies vaccination.
- 1 year sterilized dog - $8 ($10 after March 1st)
- 1 year unsterilized dog - $12 ($15 after March 1st)
- 3 year sterilized dog - $20 ($25 after March 1st)
- 3 year unsterilized - $30 ($37.50 after March 1st)
Ways to Purchase a Dog License
- In person
- At the KCSPCA
- At our clinics
- Tues Evening Wellness Clinics - by appointment, see schedule
- Weekend Rabies & Licensing Clinics - see schedule
- Online through our website
- E-Commerce shopping cart offering payment by credit card and PayPal
- Download a mail-in form and return with payment (check, credit cards)
- Credit cards accepted in person & by mail at the KCSPCA are Visa & MasterCard ONLY.
- All major credit cards are accepted online and via PayPal.
- By Mail
- Remittance envelopes will be available at various veterinarian's offices (at their option), PetSmart, Concord Pets, Tractor Supply, and Southern States (Kent County locations only).
- Download form from our website to mail in. Include check or credit card billing info.
Enforcement
Animal control is still the statewide responsibility of the Kent County SPCA. ALL animal control issues in ALL counties is under the authority and enforcement of Delaware Animal Control (DEACC) officers & the KCSPCA.
The following information is provided as a convenience to residents of New Castle & Sussex Counties
New Castle County Residents:
- Please call New Castle County Licensing at 302-395-5101 for instructions, or visit New Castle County's website (http://www2.nccde.org/doglicenses/default.aspx).The KCSPCA can NOT issue or assist you with dog licenses if you reside in New Castle County.
Sussex County Residents:
- Please call Sussex County Licensing at 302-855-7380 for instructions, or visit Sussex County's website (http://www.sussexcountyde.gov/e-service/doglicenses/). The KCSPCA can NOT issue or assist you with dog licenses if you reside in Sussex County.