License Your Pet

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DOG OWNERS ABOUT ANY DELAYS IN RECEIVING YOUR DOG LICENSE

We are aware of longer than usual wait times for your dog tags to arrive.  We are working with our new vendor, DocuPet, to speed up the process.  WE HAVE EXTENDED THE EXPIRATION PERIOD FOR ALL 2025 dog tags to MARCH 31, 2026.  THUS, YOUR TAGS FROM LAST YEAR ARE STILL VALID.  If you have ordered a license and are having trouble contacting DocuPet at their toll-free number 877-239-6072, or if you are having trouble ordering a license, please call OUR OFFICE at 248-452-9890 and we will assist you.  THANK YOU for your patience.

Oakland County Animal Shelter Launching New Website to Purchase Your Dog's License

The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center will be launching a new website December 18th to facilitate purchasing dog licenses.  Some new features of the website:

• No price increase — license fees remain the same as last year
• Fast and easy online registration
• HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service included
• Optional designer tags
• Tags will be mailed directly to residents by DocuPet

Important Dates to Remember

• 2025 dog license expirations will be extended from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026
• June 1, 2026 deadline for current pricing, starting June 2, 2026 delinquent prices will be in effect
• After renewal, dog licenses will be valid one year or three years from the date of purchase

For Dog Owners Who Purchased 2026 and 2027 Prior to December 18, 2025 

2026 dog licenses will expire December 31, 2026 and 2027 dog licenses will expire December 31, 2027, you will receive renewal information through Docupet.

Mail-In Option

If you wish to mail-in for your dog's license, please download this form Mail In Form and follow the instructions.

In-Person

In person licensing is available however it's important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail.  Click this link for a listing of in-person sites to visit.

Purchase Online

Review the current license fee structure for dog licenses.

License Your Pet Online

Notifications

The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center may use your email address and/or telephone number to notify you of when your dog's license is due and special vaccination clinic events. Your email address and telephone number will not be sold to third parties but may be provided to third parties under the law. If you wish to opt out of this notification service, please contact the Animal Shelter at petadoption@oakgov.com.