How do I submit the dog license application?

Mail the completed form, rabies certificate copy, applicable spay/neuter proof, and a check payable to “MCAC” to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Animal Control, 100 E. Second St., Monroe, MI 48161.

What attachments does the application request?

Include a copy of the rabies certificate and, if applicable, a copy of proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered. The form says certificate copies will not be returned.

How much does a dog license cost?

The form lists $15 for dogs that have not been spayed or neutered and $7.50 with written veterinary proof of spaying or neutering. It also lists different rates for eligible new dogs acquired after July 10.

Monroe County, MI · Monroe County

No notary required

Dog License Application/Renewal

Monroe County dog owners use this application to apply for or renew a dog license and provide owner, contact, and dog information.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this form to apply for or renew a dog license in Monroe County. It asks for owner and dog details, emergency contacts, and copies of the rabies certificate and, if applicable, proof of spaying or neutering. The form lists license prices, purchase dates, and exceptions to the fee doubling after March 1.

Who needs it

Monroe County residents applying for or renewing a dog license should complete this form and include the required certificate copies.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form, a copy of the rabies certificate, applicable proof of spaying or neutering, and a check payable to “MCAC” to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Animal Control, 100 E. Second St., Monroe, MI 48161.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachments, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Dog License Application/Renewal form.
2
Complete the Form
Print clearly and provide owner contact details, address, dog information, and emergency contacts.
3
Gather Certificate Copies
Include a rabies certificate copy and, if applicable, proof of spaying or neutering.
4
Mail the Application
Mail the completed form, attachments, and check payable to MCAC to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Animal Control, 100 E. Second St., Monroe, MI 48161.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application/Renewal?: No. This application is signed without a notary. The form asks for copies of the rabies certificate and, if applicable, proof of spaying or neutering; it does not identify these as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the dog license application?: Mail the completed form, rabies certificate copy, applicable spay/neuter proof, and a check payable to “MCAC” to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Animal Control, 100 E. Second St., Monroe, MI 48161.
What attachments does the application request?: Include a copy of the rabies certificate and, if applicable, a copy of proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered. The form says certificate copies will not be returned.
How much does a dog license cost?: The form lists $15 for dogs that have not been spayed or neutered and $7.50 with written veterinary proof of spaying or neutering. It also lists different rates for eligible new dogs acquired after July 10.

Need something notarized?

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