Permits, Approvals and Inspections
Annual Cat and Dog License Fees
Altered Animals
- Owner under 60 - $7 Penalty - After July 31 - $12.25
- Owner 60 and over - $7 Penalty - After July 31 - $12.25
Unaltered Animals
- Owner 60 and over - $9 Penalty, After July 31 - $15.75
- Owner under 60 - $15 Penalty, After July 31 - $26.25
Other Fees
- Library Convenience Fee $2
- Replacement Fee $5
Fifty percent Discount - Receive a 50 percent discount on cat and dog licensing fees when you have your pet spayed or neutered.
Additional Information
Evidence of an up-to-date rabies vaccination certificate is required.
If you have more than three dogs, you are required to obtain a holding facility/kennel license. Contact this office for details.
Baltimore County Animal Licenses are available at these locations:
Miscellaneous Permits, County Office Building 410-887-3630
Baltimore County Animal Shelter, Baldwin 410-887-5961
Any of the Baltimore County Full Service Libraries
Online Resources
- Complete the Animal License Application online
- Download and print the Animal License Application (2 copies required)
- Guide Dog Affidavit
- Instructions for licensing guide dogs
Revised February 1, 2012






