Pennsylvania State Dog Law (Chapter 21 of Title 7) requires all dogs three (3) months and older to be properly licensed every calendar year in the county they reside.
Annual licenses are valid from January 1 thru December 31 each year.
Microchipped dogs are eligible for a Lifetime license.
Dog owners aged sixty-five years (at time of application) and older are eligible for a reduced rate on the license fee (annual and lifetime).
Licenses may not be transferred from one dog to another.
Applications submitted online and by mail will be processed when received and the license will be mailed to you. Please allow up to 15 business days for processing and delivery.
If you have any questions, please contact the County Treasurer's Office at 717.240.6380 or treasurer@cumberlandcountypa.gov.
Online: Click the appropriate license item from those on the right and add it to your shopping cart. Items purchased online are subject to a per item convenience fee indicated as "Online Fee."
By Mail: Complete the Dog License Application form and mail it with a check made payable to "County Treasurer", 1 Courthouse Square, Room 201, Carlisle, PA 17013. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
In person: Complete the Dog License Application form. Items purchased by credit/debit card are subject to a convenience fee indicated as "Convenience Fee."
Dog owners may apply for a Lifetime Dog License instead of purchasing an annual license. A Lifetime Dog License requires a Lifetime Dog License Application and a completed Permanent Identification Verification Form that is obtained from a licensed PA Veterinarian or a licensed PA Kennel.
Lifetime Licenses can be submitted by mail or obtained in person at the County Treasurer's Office. Lifetime Licenses cannot be purchased online or at an Agent's office.
By Mail: Submit a completed Lifetime Dog License Application form, Permanent Identification Verification Form, and mail it with a check made payable to "County Treasurer", 1 Courthouse Square, Room 201, Carlisle, PA 17013. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
In person: You will need a completed Lifetime Dog License Application form and a Permanent Identification Verification Form. Items purchased by credit/debit card are subject to a convenience fee indicated as "Convenience Fee."
Lifetime Licenses and unexpired Annual Licenses can be transferred
Between addresses within Cumberland County
From one PA County to Another PA County
From one person to another person with PA address
Convenience Fee Applies.
Please refer to the licenses listed
below for fee breakdown.
Disability (Annual) License
(Available by mail or at the Treasurer's Office)