Dog Licenses

As of January 1, 2010, dog licensing in the State of Delaware will no longer be administered by the State. Residents of New Castle County will need to obtain dog licenses from the county with the exception of residents of the City of Wilmington. Wilmington residents will continue to purchase their dog licenses from the City.

Individual Dog License Requirements

Licenses are issued for each calendar year beginning January 1 and ending December 31.
All dogs 6 months of age or older as of Jan 1 of a given calendar year must be licensed for that year.
State law allows a 60 day grace period for obtaining a license which means that all licenses must be obtained by March 1st.
Each dog being licensed must have a current rabies vaccination at the time the license is issued.

Online Purchases

Credit card purchases can be made online using the PetData Website.

Check Purchases

You can complete and mail-in the following application along with a check or money order, a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate, and if applicable, proof of spay/neuter to:

New Castle County Dog Licensing

c/o PetData

PO Box 141929

Irving, TX 75014

All information submitted in this application is subject to the Freedom of Information Act and will be released if requested.

New Castle County Dog License Application

Purchasing from Retailers

In addition to purchasing licenses online or by mail, licenses can also be purchased through the following retail vendors.

Lums Pond Animal Hospital
Delaware SPCA
Delaware Humane Association
New London Veterinary
Slicer's Camping Trailers Inc.
WalMart Middletown

Fees

1 year spayed or neutered dog - $10

1 year unspayed or non-neutered dog - $15

3 year spayed or neutered dog - $30

3 year unspayed or non-neutered dog - $45

Senior Discounts

The fees for an unaltered dog are $15 for a one-year license, $30 for a 2-year license, and $45 for a 3-year license. The fees for a Spayed or Neutered dog are $10 for a one-year license, $20 for a 2-year license, and $30 for a 3-year license. If the dog is owned by an individual who is disabled or sixty-five years of age or older the fee is $4 for a one-year license, $5 for a 2-year license, and $6 for a 3-year license. To receive the discounted rate, please include proof of disability assistance or proof of age such as a copy of your driver’s license or any other document which includes your date of birth.

Enforcement

Animal control is still the statewide responsibility of the Kent County SPCA. ALL animal control issues in ALL counties is under the authority and enforcement of Delaware Animal Control (DEACC) officers & the KCSPCA.