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Any dog or cat living in Anne Arundel County that is 6 months of age or older must have an Anne Arundel County license. Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required to obtain a license, which may be for either one year or three years. A three-year license requires that the pet have a rabies vaccination that is good for all three years.
How to Apply
Licenses may be purchased through the mail or in person at:
- 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville, Maryland 21108
- Tuesday - Saturday
- Office hours only are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am to 3pm and on Wednesday from 10am to 6pm.
Fees
* Proof of altering, senior or disabled status, or of kennel license ownership is required for application discounts *
The 1 year fee for a license is:
- for each dog or cat NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED - $15.00
- for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $2.00
- for an owner who is at least 60 years old (Senior) or is receiving disability benefits (disabled) as a result of a finding of permanent and total disability under the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement Act or by the United States Civil Service Commission or the Veterans Administration: (i) for each dog or cat NOT spayed or neutered - $8.00 (ii) for each spayed or neutered dog or cat ..... No charge
- for any seeing eye, hearing ear, special assistance dog or a dog trained and registered in the K-9 Corps .... No charge
- for each dog or cat in a licensed kennel that is NOT spayed or neutered - $10.00, and for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $4.00
- for each dog or cat in a licensed kennel with a senior or disabled owner that is NOT spayed or neutered - $4.00, and for each spayed or neutered dog or cat .... No charge
The 3 year fee for a license is:
- for each dog or cat NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED - $40.00
- for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $5.00
- for an owner who is at least 60 years old (Senior) or is receiving disability benefits (disabled) as a result of a finding of permanent and total disability under the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement Act or by the United States Civil Service Commission or the Veterans Administration: (i) for each dog or cat NOT spayed or neutered - $20.00 (ii) for each spayed or neutered dog or cat ..... No charge
- for any seeing eye, hearing ear, special assistance dog or a dog trained and registered in the K-9 Corps .... No charge
- for each dog or cat in a licensed kennel that is NOT spayed or neutered - $10.00, and for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $4.00
- for each dog or cat in a licensed kennel with a senior or disabled owner that is NOT spayed or neutered - $4.00, and for each spayed or neutered dog or cat .... No charge