Dog Licenses

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Online Service

Online dog license sales are available at: Dog Licenses website.

Requirements

• Must be licensed by January 1 each year
• Required for all dogs 3 months of age and older

2024 Annual Dog License Fees

• A dog license for a non-senior citizen is $8.70.
• A dog license for a senior citizen or disable person is $6.70. The State of Pennsylvania recognizes anyone 65 years or older at the time of application as a senior citizen.
• Duplicate licenses are available at the Butler County Treasurer’s Office for $1.70.

Please keep the license receipt for your records.

Lifetime License

• If your pet is microchipped, it is eligible for a Lifetime dog license.
• Lifetime Dog License Application ANDPermanent Identification Verification (PIV) Form signed by Veterinarian or Technician are required by law for the purchase of the Lifetime Dog License.
• Lifetime licenses may only be purchased at the Butler County Treasurer’s Office, in person or by mail.
• A Lifetime dog license for a non-senior citizen is $52.70.
• A Lifetime dog license for a senior citizen or disabled person is $36.70.
• Duplicate licenses are available at the Butler County Treasurer's Office for $1.70.
• Download and print the required Lifetime License forms below:
  • Lifetime Dog License Application (PDF) Fillable
  • Permanent Identification Verification Form (PIV Form) (PDF) Fillable

  Other Applications

  • Disability Affidavit for a Dog License (PDF)
  • 2024 Dog License Application (PDF) Fillable

  Complete the application and send it, along with payment to:
  Butler County Treasurer
  124 West Diamond Street
  P.O. Box 1208
  Butler, PA 16003

  Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement

  • Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement is responsible for law enforcement in regard to dog licenses and other Pennsylvania state laws regarding dogs.
  • Failure to license a dog is a summary offense punishable by a maximum fine of $500 for each unlicensed dog. The minimum fine is $50 plus court costs. All dogs must be under control and are not permitted to run at-large.
  • Complaints may be reported to the Local State Dog Warden, Christopher McKeon at 724-544-1708, or you may complete the following Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Complaint form.

  Disclaimer

  The purpose of the information listed on this website is to be helpful to those who have questions. Please note that absolutely no information listed for the Butler County Treasurer should be used as legal advice. Personnel are not permitted to give any legal advice. If you have a question concerning legality, please contact an attorney.