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How to license your dog in Allentown & Lehigh County

It's the law in Pennsylvania, and it's also a simple way to protect your dog.

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How to license

  1. 1

    Gather paperwork

    A current rabies vaccination certificate, and spay/neuter documentation if applicable.

  2. 2

    Choose a type

    Annual or lifetime, with discounted rates for seniors and people with disabilities.

  3. 3

    Buy it

    Online at doglicenses.us/PA/Lehigh, or contact the Lehigh County fiscal office at 610-782-3112 for options. Local notices note that sales locations can change, so confirm.

  4. 4

    Attach the tag

    Keep the license tag on your dog's collar.

Why it matters

  • It's required by Pennsylvania law
  • It helps officials return a lost dog to you
  • It documents rabies vaccination
  • It's required for registration at some dog parks

Official sources

Fees change, so check current amounts before you pay.

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