Dog Licensing
At Hopewell Veterinary Hospital, we make it easy for pet owners to find the information and links they need to stay compliant and keep their pets safe.
Keeping Your DogSafe and Legal
In Pennsylvania, all dogs are required by law to have a current rabies vaccination and to be licensed.
How to Obtain aLicense
Dog licenses and Rabies vaccinations are required for ALL dogs 3 months of age and older. Licenses are issued by the county of residence. Licenses are issued annually and are valid from the date of issue until December 31.
Non-Philadelphia Residents (PA):
Yearly:
- Licenses are annually from January to December and can be handled with the online portal through the county of residence
- Licenses can be purchased online or at SPCA locations
Lifetime:
- Lifetime licenses require microchipping
- Complete the permanent ID verification form and Lifetime license application, and then mail to the county of residence
Philadelphia Residents (PA):
Yearly:
- Licenses can be purchased online or in person at ACCT or other locations.
Lifetime:
- No Lifetime license is available
State dog wardens conduct routine, unannounced inspections of our boarding facility twice a year. If your dog is boarded during an inspection and does not have a valid license, you may receive a citation or fine. Hopewell Veterinary Hospital is not responsible for any penalties resulting from failure to obtain a dog license as required by state law.