Dog Licenses

In January 2010, the State of Delaware turned over administration of dog licensing to the counties. Residents of New Castle County must obtain dog licenses from the county; residents of the City of Wilmington will continue to purchase their 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.

Mail-In Purchases

You can complete and mail-in the license 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

On-Site Purchases

In addition to purchasing dog licenses online or by mail, licenses can also be purchased at any of the following local vendors.

New Castle County Government Center (Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm)
Delaware SPCA
Delaware Humane Association
New London Veterinary
Kent County SPCA
Dogtopia

License Fees

SPAYED or NEUTERED DOG UNALTERED DOG

1 year @ $10 1 year @ $15

2 years @ $20 2 years @ $30

3 years @ $30 3 years @ $45

Discounted Fees

If the dog owner is disabled or is 65 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, applicant must include proof of disability assistance or proof of age, such as a copy of valid driver’s license or other document that includes date of birth.

Enforcement

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