Apply by mail:

1. To Apply for Dog License, the applicant has to approach the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the authorized officer or download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the application form and the documents to the authorized office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get the license through the mail.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form link
• Citizenship card
• Applicable proof of Identity (National ID card, Driving license, Temporary or Permanent Voting Card, International Passport)
• Health certificate for the pet indicating medical fitness
• Rabies Titre Test Certificate
• Required fees
• Proof of payment (as required)
• Proof of residence

U.S Department of Agriculture
SDA Aphis Animal Care
2150 Centre Ave.
Building B, 3W11
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Contact link

• Any dog holder who intends to Apply for Dog License is eligible to make this application.

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority's request.

• The validity of the license is for one year.

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name and breed of the dog
• Identification particulars of the dog
• Name and address of the owner
• Other required particulars
• Identification card number
• Medical information about the dog
• Email address of the applicant

• A dog license is required in some jurisdictions to be the keeper of a dog. Usually, a dog license identifying number is issued to the owner, along with a dog tag bearing the identifier and a contact number for the registering organization.

For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• In most states, dog owners must have their pets licensed. If the applicant gets caught without a license, which can and does happen, the applicant will be hit with a hefty fine.