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2023 Dog Licenses go on sale December 1, 2022!
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If your dog has recently passed away and you would like their name removed from future renewal notices, please email treasurer@buckscounty.org with the most recent license number or the address of most recent license.
Requirements
All dogs 3 months or older are required to be licensed by January 1 of each year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.
Annual Dog Licenses
Fees
- $8.50 productive male or female
- $6.50 neutered male or spayed female
How to Obtain an Annual Dog License
Annual Dog Licenses are available online, by mail, in person, or via a dog agent.
Online
You can obtain your dog license online by clicking here.
(Note: this link will take you to an external site maintained by the County's third-party vendor. This is the only website approved to issue dog licenses on behalf of the County of Bucks.)
By Mail or In Person
Annual License Applicants can download the Annual Dog License Application, complete the form, and mail or hand-deliver them to the to the Treasurer's Office. Checks should be made payable to "Bucks County Treasurer." All documents must be original, we cannot accept photocopied signatures.
Dog Agents
Annual dog licenses are also available through County-wide dog agents (please check with the dog agent to confirm availability). View a list of Dog Agents in Bucks County in the Resource Directory, or view a printable list (PDF).
Lifetime Dog Licenses
Fees
- $51.50 productive male or female
- $31.50 neutered male or spayed female
How to Obtain a Lifetime Dog License
Before you Apply
- Your pet needs to be microchipped
- A Permanent Identification Verification Form must be signed by a Veterinarian or PA Kennel.
- All documents must be original, we cannot accept photocopied signatures.
Submit your application
Lifetime Dog Licenses are only available by mail or in person through the Bucks County Treasurer's Office. Applicants can download the Lifetime Dog License Application (PDF) and the Permanent Identification Verification Form (PDF), complete the forms, and mail or hand-deliver them to the to the Treasurer's Office. Checks should be made payable to "Bucks County Treasurer."
Senior Lifetime Dog Licenses
Fees
To qualify for the pricing below, the owner must be at least 65 years of age at the time of application or a person with a disability.
- $31.50 for a productive male or female
- $21.50 for a neutered male or spayed female
Person with a Disability
A Person with a Disability is defined as a Person who receives disability insurance or supplemental security income for the aged, blind or disabled under the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S. C. 301 et seq.) or who receives a rent or property tax rebate under the Act of March 11, 1971 (P.L. 104, No.3) known as the “Senior Citizens Rebate and Assistance Act,” on account of Disability; who has a disability certificate issued by the U. S. Veterans Administration; or who has a (handicapped license) Special Registration Plate under 75 PA. C.S. 1338 (relating to handicapped) person with a disability (plate and placard).
Proof of Disability
- Social Security Award Letter
- Handicap Placard
- Person with a Disability Affidavit (PDF)
How to Obtain a Senior Lifetime Dog License
Before you Apply
- Your pet needs to be microchipped
- A Permanent Identification Verification Form must be signed by a Veterinarian or PA Kennel.
- All documents must be original, we cannot accept photocopied signatures.
Submit your application
Lifetime Dog Licenses are only available by mail or in person through the Bucks County Treasurer's Office. Applicants can download the Lifetime Dog License Application (PDF) and the Permanent Identification Verification Form (PDF), complete the forms, and mail or hand-deliver them to the to the Treasurer's Office. Checks should be made payable to "Bucks County Treasurer."
Duplicate Dog Tag Request
If you have lost your dog's tag, please complete the following form:
Duplicate Dog Tag Request Form (PDF)
Fee: $1.50
We accept duplicate dog tag requests by mail or in person.
Senior Annual Dog Licenses
Fees
To qualify for the pricing below, the owner must be at least 65 years of age at the time of application or a person with a disability.
- $6.50 productive male or female
- $4.50 neutered male or spayed female
Person with a Disability
A Person with a Disability is defined as a Person who receives disability insurance or supplemental security income for the aged, blind or disabled under the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S. C. 301 et seq.) or who receives a rent or property tax rebate under the Act of March 11, 1971 (P.L. 104, No.3) known as the “Senior Citizens Rebate and Assistance Act,” on account of Disability; who has a disability certificate issued by the U. S. Veterans Administration; or who has a (handicapped license) Special Registration Plate under 75 PA. C.S. 1338 (relating to handicapped) person with a disability (plate and placard).
Proof of Disability
- Social Security Award Letter
- Handicap Placard
- Person with a Disability Affidavit (PDF)
How to Obtain an Annual Senior Dog License
Annual Dog Licenses are available online, by mail, in person, or via a dog agent.
Online
You can obtain your dog license online by clicking here.
By Mail or In Person
Annual License Applicants can download the Annual Dog License Application, complete the form, and mail or hand-deliver them to the to the Treasurer's Office. Checks should be made payable to "Bucks County Treasurer." All documents must be original, we cannot accept photocopied signatures.
Dog Agents
Annual senior dog licenses are also available through County-wide dog agents (please check with the dog agent to confirm availability). View a list of Dog Agents in Bucks County in the Resource Directory, or view a printable list (PDF).