Licensing

It is required by law for all dog owners in New York City to license their dogs. Simply stated, a tagged animal is much easier to reunite with his/her owner.

At AC&C, we incorporate the licensing process into our adoption procedure. If you adopt a pet from AC&C, we will provide the licensing application and collect the fee at the time of the adoption. Your application will be forwarded to the NYC Department of Health (DOH), which is responsible for dog licensing.

If you have an unlicensed dog, AC&C can provide you with an application.  You can visit one of our Care Centers and obtain a NYC dog license application.  The license fee is $8.50 for altered animals and $34.00 for unaltered animals.  You must provide proof of the rabies certificate and if your animal was altered you must provide proof of the Spay/Neuter certificate if you want the discount of paying only $8.50 for an altered dog.  The mailing address is on the dog application.

Alternatively, you can call 311 for an application or download one from their website or click here for register online in order to purchase a new dog license or renew an existing dog license.

The application and fee must be submitted directly to the Department of Health; we are only permitted to process the licensing of dogs adopted or redeemed from AC&C.

Health Dept. Launches Dog Licensing System

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