Where can I get a Lehigh County dog license? What to Know

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The fee is $6.50 for each spayed or neutered dog, and $8.50 for other dogs. Older adults or persons with disabilities may purchase a license for $4.50 for spayed or neutered dogs, and $6.50 for others.

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Lehigh and Northampton counties are on the states list for the door-to-door checks the week of May 1-4.

For Northampton County, information on license fees and office locations can be found here.

Dog licenses can be purchased online at padoglicense.com (there is a $2 convenience fee).

Find out where to get a dog license and how much it costs in Lehigh County

Where can I get a Lehigh County dog license?

All dogs ages three months and older must have a license in the Keystone State. Owners of unlicensed dogs risk a $300 fine.

Heres the information you need to provide to get a license:

  • The owners name, address and telephone number.
  • The dogs name, age, breed, sex and color.
  • Proof of age for senior citizens (65+)
  • Proof of neutering/spaying from a veterinarians office, which lowers the license fee.

    • In Lehigh County, 2012 fees regular dog licenses are:

  • $8.45 for male or female dogs
  • $6.45 for neutered or spayed dogs
  • $6.45 for male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
  • $4.45 for neutered or spayed dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)

    • There is a 50-cent additional charge that must be paid if the license is purchased at one of the countys issuing agents

    Lifetime licenses are sold ONLY at the Lehigh County Fiscal Office. Here are the fees:

  • $51.45 for male or female dogs
  • $31.45 for neutered or spayed dogs
  • $31.45 for male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
  • $21.45 for neutered or spayed dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)

    • Dog licenses can be purchased at the following Lehigh County locations:

  • The fiscal office is in Room 119 of the county government center at 17 S. Seventh St., Allentown.
  • , 925 Chestnut St., Emmaus (610-967-2289)
  • Buchins Notary Service, 47 N. Walnut St., Macungie (610-966-5500)
  • Discount Pet Supply, 7150 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown (610-395-5587)
  • K-9 Kampus, 1855 Folk Rd., Fogelsville (610-285-6711)
  • , 201 N. Main St., Coopersburg (610-282-2358)
  • Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown (610-797-1205)
  • Pet Supplies Plus, 1014 Union Blvd., Allentown (610-782-9335)
  • Pet Supplies Plus, 2433 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall (610-432-2199)
  • Pauls Hardware, 2821 Rt. 309, Orefield (610-395-3233)
  • Boyers Hardware, 130 Main St., Slatington (610-767-3162)
  • Bloses Market, 7070 Rt. 309, New Tripoli (610-298-2003)
  • Family Pet Shop, Westgate Mall, 2363 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem (610-694-0074)

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    Lifetime dog licenses are available if you are going to have the dog tattooed or implanted with a microchip. These licenses may be purchased by mail or in person at the Lehigh County Government Center. A tattoo number is issued by the County fiscal Office at the time of application. Completion of a Permanent Identification Form is required by the veterinarian tattooing, implanting or scanning the microchip. This form must be returned to the County Treasurer within 30 days of a receipt. A dog is not legally licensed until a dog owner returns the completed certificate.

    Ask the County: Dog licenses