Treasurer
Governmental Center400 Boardman Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231)922-4735
Fax: (231)922-4658
PrintDog License Information
Dog licenses are required for dogs over four months of age, for newly purchased or acquired dogs. and for those dogs just becoming a Michigan resident.
New licenses can be purchased at either the County Treasurer's Office or from the following Grand Traverse County veterinarians:
• Acme Veterinarian
• All Animal Veterinary Center
• Animal Medical Center
• Banfield Pet Hospital
• VCA - Cherry Bend Animal Hospital
• Clarke-Everett Dog & Cat Hospital
• Companion Animal Hospital
• East Bay Animal Hospital
• Fife Lake Veterinary
• Grand Traverse Veterinary
• Long Lake Veterinary
• Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital
• Northwood Animal Hospital
• Oakwood Veterinary
Reasons for licensing:
- Excellent identification - It allows us the information to provide to individuals or Animal Control the ability to notify you when your lost pet is found.
- It ensures that your dog is rabies vaccinated.
- It provides proof that the dog legally belongs to you.
- It's the law.
Microchip implantation and registration for dogs are available. Contact your veterinarian for more information. A statewide tattoo identification registry for dogs is maintained by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Contact 517.241.2748 for more information. Published pursuant to PA 551 of 2006.
Licensing Fees
Effective January 1, 2008
Licensing Fees
Non-Sterlized Sterlized
1 Year 20.00 10.00
2 Year 30.00 15.00
3 Year 40.00 20.00
Puppy 5.00 5.00
Renewing Licenses
Renewing Licenses
When renewing a dog license a rabies certificate and proof of sterilization must be presented.