City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application at a glance
What it is: The City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application.
Where and when to file: Make your check or money order payable to: Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh Pet License Department, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2476. Annual dog licenses are valid from January 1st through December 31st of each year.
Your dog's registration tag assists in finding your lost pet. The person who finds your dog simply calls the City office at 412.255.2036 with your registration number on your dog's tag. Your dog must be registered with the City when taking it to an animal care facility that boards or provides dog daycare services.
What to bring and attach to City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application
A copy of the spay/neuter certificate must be sent with the application to receive the spayed/neutered rate. Evidence of service dog registration must be sent annually to waive the fee.
Accepted forms include: a copy of the PA state issued service animal card, a completion certificate from service animal training, or a doctor's note on letterhead confirming service animal status.
A filled-in City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application example: a one year license for a spayed female dog
How to fill out City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application, box by box
Owner's Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code and Phone
Enter the Owner's Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code and Phone.
Check all that apply: Service, Female, Male, Spayed, Neutered
Check all that apply: Service, Female, Male, Spayed, Neutered.
Spayed/neutered: $10.00 for 1 Year, $25.00 for 3 Years, $75.00 for 12 Years (checked November 8, 2026).
Not spayed/not neutered: $20.00 for 1 Year, $50.00 for 3 Years, $175.00 for 12 Years (checked November 8, 2026).
Service: No Charge for 1 Year; N/A for 3 Years and 12 Years.
Breed, Color, Age and Pet's Name
Enter the Breed, Color, Age and Pet's Name.
Applicant's Signature and Date
Sign on the Applicant's Signature line and enter the Date.
Please return this form with your payment. Do not send cash.
More rules for City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application
A $30.00 fee will be assessed for checks returned from bank for any reason (checked November 8, 2026).
Common questions about City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application
Where do I file it?
Complete and sign this application and mail it along with check or money order to Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh Pet License Department, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2476. If you are applying for a spayed/neutered or service dog, you must submit proper paperwork to receive special rates.
Sources
[1] City of Pittsburgh Dog License Application, City of Pittsburgh (the Official source link on this page).
