Dog License Information               

Michigan Law requires dogs that are four (4) months or older must be licensed.

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 All spayed or neutered dogs must have proof of sterilization signed by an accredited veterinarian.

Dog licenses will be renewable upon expiration of the rabies vaccination.  Dog owners will be required to obtain either a one-year or three-year license based on the dog’s rabies vaccination date.  A late fee will be imposed if the dog owner does not obtain a dog license by the last day of the month in which the dog’s current rabies vaccination expires pursuant to MCL 287.266(3) (f).

Please make sure you have the dog’s rabies certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian available when purchasing your dog license.  You may purchase your dog license at the Oceana County Treasurer’s Office or the Oceana County Animal Control Office, either in  person or by mail. 

 Kennel Licenses are as follow: From three (3) to ten (10) dogs, the Kennel License fee is $10.00. For  ten (10) dogs and above the Kennel License fee is $25.00. To see if you qualify for a Kennel License please check out the Kennel Guidelines link. 

Kennel Licenses need to be applied for from January 1st of every year until June 1st of every year. After June 1st, the license fee doubles. 

 Kennel Inspection fees are $35.00.

Please contact the Animal Control Office at (231)861-5395 for  information on Kennel Licenses.