Do I need a notary for the 2026 dog license application?

No. The application has no notary block. It requires valid proof of rabies vaccination, but does not say that the proof must be sworn or notarized.

How do I submit the 2026 dog license application?

Mail the application with a check or money order and valid rabies vaccination proof to the Hillsdale County Treasurer at the address printed on the form.

What do I need to include with the application?

Include valid proof of rabies vaccination and payment by check or money order. The form says not to send cash.

When does the 2026 dog license fee increase?

The form gives March 1 as the deadline and says the license fee will double after March 1.

Hillsdale County, MI · Hillsdale County

No notary required

Application to Purchase 2026 Dog License

Hillsdale County dog owners use this application to request a 2026 license and provide information about the dog and owner.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Hillsdale County · Hillsdale County, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: hillsdalecounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application lets a dog owner request a 2026 Hillsdale County dog license and provides spaces for the dog’s sex, breed, age, color, and the owner’s contact information and location. The document says dogs must be licensed at four months old and proof of rabies vaccination must accompany the application. It lists different license fees for spayed or neutered dogs and other dogs, and says the fee doubles after March 1.

Who needs it

Hillsdale County dog owners seeking a 2026 license should complete this application and include valid proof of rabies vaccination.

How to submit it

Mail the application, a check or money order, and valid proof of rabies vaccination to Hillsdale County Treasurer Stephenie Kyser, 33 McCollum St., Room 205, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; it requires proof of rabies vaccination but does not say that proof must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the 2026 dog license application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the dog's sex, breed, age, and color, along with the owner's contact information and location.
3
Gather Required Items
Include valid proof of rabies vaccination and payment by check or money order; do not send cash.
4
Mail to the County
Mail the application and required items to Hillsdale County Treasurer Stephenie Kyser at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the 2026 dog license application?: No. The application has no notary block. It requires valid proof of rabies vaccination, but does not say that the proof must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the 2026 dog license application?: Mail the application with a check or money order and valid rabies vaccination proof to the Hillsdale County Treasurer at the address printed on the form.
What do I need to include with the application?: Include valid proof of rabies vaccination and payment by check or money order. The form says not to send cash.
When does the 2026 dog license fee increase?: The form gives March 1 as the deadline and says the license fee will double after March 1.

Need something notarized?

This Application to Purchase 2026 Dog License doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.