Love Me with a Digital Dog License Tag!

• Expedite reunions of lost dogs with their families – direct trips homes; no layovers at the shelter;
• Create your dog’s unique online profile with multiple contacts, behavioral and medical information and more;
• Keep your dog legal so you can avoid fines! All dogs four months and older who reside in the Municipality of Anchorage are required to have a current dog license and rabies vaccination. A license is only valid if the rabies vaccination is current.

New or Renew Today:

• Online
• Mail-in
• In-person: at  Anchorage Animal Care and Control or participating veterinary clinics: ​ 
  • Alaska Veterinary Clinic
  • Chester Valley Veterinary Hospital
  • College Village Animal Clinic
  • Cornerstone Animal Hospital
  • Midnight Sun Animal Hospital
  • The Pet Stop
  • Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic
  • Southside Animal Hospital
  • Alaska SPCA Clinic
  • VCA Alaska Pet Care Animal Hospital
  • VCA Alpine Animal Hospital
  • VCA Bering Sea Animal Hospital
  • VCA East Anchorage Animal Hospital 

Dog License Fees Support:

✓ Food & Shelter for Homeless Animals
✓ Adoption Services
✓ Education Programs
✓ Ongoing efforts to create a safe, dog-friendly community.

Municipal Dog License Fees 

Unsterilized Dog:

• Up to 1 Year License: …$23  
• Up to 2 Year License: …$43  
• Up to 3 Year License: …$63

Sterilized Dog:

• Up to 1 Year License: $15
• Up to 2 Year License: $27
• Up to 3 Year License: $39

If you lose your dog's license tag, you can purchase a duplicate tag at Anchorage Animal Care and Control for $5.00.

Multi-Animal Facility License:

Owners of four or more dogs are required to obtain a multi-animal facility license.  Click here for more information.