HARFORD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, LICENSES AND PERMITS
DOG LICENSE APPLICATION
HARFORD COUNTY CODE, ARTICLE II, “LICENSING” - REQUIRES THAT ALL DOGS SIX MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER SHALL BE LICENSED
MARYLAND STATE LAW REQUIRES - PROOF OF RABIES VACINATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION
(A VALID RABIES CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND MUST COVER THE LICENSE PERIOD)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO ANIMAL LICENSING PROCEDURES: Effective July 13, 2015,
Dog licenses issued will be valid for 1 year commencing on the day of issuance or will be valid for the length of the rabies
vaccination expiration date. All Kennel licenses shall be issued for 1 year commencing on day of issuance. Renewals
issued after 45 days from date of expiration shall be subject to a $3.00 late fee.
SENIOR CITIZENS (owner) OVER 60: REGULAR DOG LICENSE FEE
Sterilized Dogs - $5.00 Sterilized Dogs - $8.00
Unsterilized Dogs - $8.00 Unsterilized Dogs - $15.00
_________________________________________________ Replacement of Lost Tag - $2.00
Applicant Signature (if over 60)
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND
SEND PAYMENT AND PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION TO:
Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits
220 S. Main Street
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
ATTN: Dog Licenses
OWNER INFORMATION: MAILING ADDRESS:
NAME ____________________________________ ______________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________ ______________________________________
____________________________________
TELEPHONE NO. _________________________________ E-Mail ______________________________________
DOG INFORMATION: (RABIES VACINATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE MAILED WITH APPLICATION OR ELECTRONICALLY
ATTACHED IF APPLYING ONLINE)
DOGS NAME: _______________________________ DOGS NAME: ________________________________
BREED: ______________________SEX:__________ BREED: ____________________ SEX:______________
STERILE (Yes or No)_______ COLOR:____________ STERILE (Yes or No) _________ COLOR:___________
BIRTH (MO/YR) _____________________________ BIRTH (MO/YR) _______________________________
RABIES VACCINATION DATES: RABIES VACCINATION DATES:
From ______________To ______________ From ______________To_________________
RABIES TAG #:______________________________ RABIES TAG #:_________________________________
DOGS NAME:_______________________________ DOGS NAME: __________________________________
BREED: ______________________SEX:__________ BREED: ____________________ SEX:_______________
STERILE (Yes or No)_______ COLOR:____________ STERILE (Yes or No) _________COLOR:_____________
BIRTH (MO/YR) _____________________________ BIRTH (MO/YR) ________________________________
RABIES VACCINATION DATES: RABIES VACCINATION DATES:
From ______________To ______________ From ______________To_________________
RABIES TAG #:______________________________ RABIES TAG #:_________________________________
INFORMATION REFERENCE: Dog License 410-638-3305 Kennel License 410-638-3305
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control 410-638-3505
“Harford County Code Chapter 267 provides that a kennel (defined as a property where 6 or more domestic animals, older than 6
months of age, are kept, groomed, bred, boarded, trained or sold) is only allowed in Zoning Districts B2, B3 and CI without a special
exception or an approved variance. Questions regarding requirements for a kennel may be directed to the Department of Planning and
Zoning at (410) 638-3103. By signing this application, I acknowledge that housing more than 5 domestic animals on my property may
constitute a violation of Chapter 267 of the Harford County Code.”
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Owner Signature Rev. 10/2020
