Dog Licenses

Finance Announcement: We have become aware of an error in the mailing of the dog license renewals. The printer received the wrong expiration year list. This means that you may have a valid license and you do not need to mail in this renewal. If the license expires 12/31/24 you will need a new license and please mail it back with the correct fee. However, if the license expires 12/31/25 or later, you may disregard the renewal that you received. the corrected renewals were mailed on 12/09/2024. If you have any questions, you may call us at 412-255-2967. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

A license is required for every dog, age three-months and older, living in the City of Pittsburgh. Dog licenses and registration tags help to assist in finding lost pets. Annual dog licenses are valid from January 1st through December 31st of each year.

For Additional Information: 412-255-2967

Getting a Dog License

  1. Get the Dog License Application(PDF, 114KB)
  2. Print, complete, and sign the above application and mail along with check or money order
  3. If you are applying for a spayed or neutered dog, you must submit written verification from licensed doctor of veterinary medicine or a written affidavit
  4. Make your check or money order payable to:

    Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh
    Pet License Department
    414 Grant Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2476

Dog License Fees

Unspayed/unneutered
The person who finds your dog simply call 412-255-2967 with your registration number (on your dog's tag).

  • 1 year: $20.00
  • 3 year: $50.00
  • 12 year: $175.00

Spayed/neutered (please send proof):

  • 1 year: $10.00
  • 3 year: $25.00
  • 12 year: $75.00

Lost tag? Please contact the Pet License Department at 412-255-2967.

Back to top