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License By Mail
Licensing Ordinance
All dogs age 6 months or older must be currently licensed with the State of Delaware. A valid rabies vaccination certificate or state authorized exemption certificate is required to obtain a dog license.
View the complete State of Delaware ordinance:
Mailing Address
To license by mail:
- Enclose copies of all required paperwork. The license application below may be downloaded and included, but it is not required.
- Determine the correct license fee for each of your pets.
- Make your check or money order payable to “Delaware Dog Licensing.” Please do not send cash.
- Mail your paperwork and payment to:
Delaware Dog Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929
 | Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader. |
| Solicitud de Licencia (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader. |
Required Paperwork
- A current Rabies vaccination certificate is required if the rabies vaccination on file has expired. Please check your certificate for correct address and pet information. If your veterinarian has issued an official State Certificate of Medical Exemption from Rabies Vaccination for your pet, you may provide it instead of a rabies vaccination certificate.
- Proof of spay/neuter, such as indication on the rabies certificate, a signed statement from a veterinarian or an invoice for services is required if the pet has been altered since the last licensing period and you are applying for the lower spayed/neutered license fee.
- Proof of age for seniors age 65 and over, such as a copy of an identification card.
Your paperwork will not be returned to you, so please retain a copy of your documents for your records.
License Fees
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Licensing Fees |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
|
Unaltered Dog |
$15.00 |
$30.00 |
$45.00 |
|
Altered Dog |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
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Senior 65 and over with Altered Dog |
$7.00 |
$14.00 |
$21.00 |
|
Late Fee |
$7.00 |
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Replacement Tag |
$5.00 |
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As of 7/1/16, dog licenses in the State of Delaware will be valid for 1, 2 or 3 years from the date of purchase.
- For a 1-year license, your pet’s rabies vaccination or state authorized exemption certificate must be current at the time of purchase.
- For a 2-year license, there must be more than 1 year remaining on the rabies vaccination as of the purchase date.
- For a 3-year license, there must be more than 2 years remaining on the rabies vaccination as of the purchase date.
The cost for licensing unaltered or fertile pets is higher than for licensing spayed or neutered pets in order to promote sterilization and to reduce pet overpopulation and starvation.
| Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader. |
| Solicitud de Licencia (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader. |
Due Date
Payment for your license is due within 30 days of the license expiration date, or within 30 days of acquiring a dog over the age of 6 months in the State of Delaware.
A late fee will be added to each license purchased more than 30 days after the license expiration date, or more than 30 days after acquiring a dog over the age of 6 months in the State of Delaware.