TAX & LICENSE / PET LICENSING

Michigan state law requires that all dogs be vaccinated and licensed no later than four months of age. Re-licensing is required every first or third year according to the license type. Fines are imposed for ticketed pets without licenses. Wild or exotic animals need prior entry permit numbers. Licenses not only protect the community, they enable a stray or injured dog to be identified with the owner. For details on fees and regulations, contact the animal control officer in your community or county.

Allegan County
269-673-0260
http://cms.allegancounty.org

Ionia County
616-527-5329
https://ioniacounty.org/departments-officials/treasurer/

Kalamazoo County
269-383-8775
https://www.kalcounty.com/ac/

Kent County
616-632-7304
https://www.accesskent.com/Health/AnimalControl/licensing.htm

Ottawa County
419-734-6740
https://www.ottawacountyauditor.org/