The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Please read this important update regarding operational changes beginning Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Any dog or cat residing in Anne Arundel County that is 6 months of age or older must have an Anne Arundel County license. Anne Arundel County has 2 options related to the duration of the license. Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required to obtain a license. For a 3 year license to be obtained the pet must have rabies vaccination that coincides with the expiration of the license.
* Proof of altering, senior or disabled status, or of kennel license ownership is required for application discounts *
The 1 year fee for a license is:
for each dog or cat NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED - $15.00
for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $2.00
for an owner who is at least 60 years old (Senior) or is receiving disability benefits (disabled) as a result of a finding of permanent and total disability under the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement Act or by the United States Civil Service Commission or the Veterans Administration: (i) for each dog or cat NOT spayed or neutered - $8.00 (ii) for each spayed or neutered dog or cat ..... No charge
for any seeing eye, hearing ear, special assistance dog or a dog trained and registered in the K-9 Corps .... No charge
for each dog or cat in a licensed kennel that is NOT spayed or neutered - $10.00, and for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $4.00
for each dog or cat in a licensed kennel with a senior or disabled owner that is NOT spayed or neutered - $4.00, and for each spayed or neutered dog or cat .... No charge
The 3 year fee for a license is:
for each dog or cat NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED - $40.00
for each spayed or neutered dog or cat - $5.00
for an owner who is at least 60 years old (Senior) or is receiving disability benefits (disabled) as a result of a finding of permanent and total disability under the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement Act or by the United States Civil Service Commission or the Veterans Administration: (i) for each dog or cat NOT spayed or neutered - $20.00 (ii) for each spayed or neutered dog or cat ..... No charge
for any seeing eye, hearing ear, special assistance dog or a dog trained and registered in the K-9 Corps .... No charge
