Dog & Cat Licenses

Any dog or cat residing in Anne Arundel County that is 6 months of age or older must have an Anne Arundel County license.

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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:
  1. for each dog or cat NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED - $15.00
  2. for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $2.00
  3. 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
  4. for any seeing eye, hearing ear, special assistance dog or a dog trained and registered in the K-9 Corps .... No charge
  5. 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
  6. 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:
  1. for each dog or cat NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED - $40.00
  2. for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $5.00
  3. 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
  4. for any seeing eye, hearing ear, special assistance dog or a dog trained and registered in the K-9 Corps .... No charge 
  5. 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
  6. 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