Per Township ordinance the owner of any dog four months or older must apply to the Township for a dog license by January 1 of each year or every third year at the owner’s option. Each application must be accompanied by a valid certificate of current rabies vaccination using a vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and signed by an accredited veterinarian. 

Anyone who becomes the owner of a dog four months or older after January 1 must apply for a license within 30 days.  

A three-year license may only be issued during the first year of a current three-year rabies vaccination.  

Licenses issued for one dog cannot be transferred to another dog. 

In compliance with Township ordinance: 

Up to 3 pets are allowed per residence on lots up to 2 acres. 

On lots greater than 2 acres, a maximum of 5 pets is permitted. 

License Costs: 
  - 1-Year New Dog (first-time license): $5.00 
  - 1-Year Early Renewal (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31): $5.00 
  - 1-Year Renewal: $7.00 
  - 3-Year License: $15.00 
  - Replacement Tag: $2.00 
  - Mailing Cost: $3.00 (mail-in applications only – to mail the tag back to you) 

How to Apply: 

In Person: Bring your completed Dog License Application and current rabies certificate (signed by an accredited veterinarian) along with payment (cash, check, or credit card - fees apply) to the front desk at Township Hall. Make checks payable to: Northville Township 

By Mail: Send a completed application, a copy of the rabies certificate, and a check for the license fee plus return postage to: 

Northville Township 
Attn: Dog License 
44405 Six Mile Road 
Northville, MI 48168 

You will receive your new license and dog tag in two to three weeks. 


View Dog License Application here