Dog licence application
Do you have a dog? If so, it is a legal requirement that if you own a dog you must have a current dog licence.
Licences are not needed for:
- Guide dogs for blind people
- Dogs in the possession of a local authority
- Dogs in the possession of the ISPCA or Gardaí
- Any dog imported into the State for less than 30 days
Dog license costs
- A single Dog Licence costs €20 per year.
- A lifetime of Dog Licence costs €140 for the duration of an individual dog’s life.
- A general Dog Licence costs €400 per year. It is for an unspecified number of dogs but for a specific address. This is suitable for those who have more than 20 dogs (for example Hunts clubs, greyhounds)
How to purchase or renew your license
Single and Lifetime dog licences may be purchased from Licences.ie or from your local post office. For online purchases you will be asked to set up an account with Licences.ie if you don't already have one, and you will need an email address as part of the registration process. Your licence should issue to you by post within 10 working days.
If you require assistance with your online purchase, please contact An Post by email at support@licences.ie or call: 1890 200 090 or 065 9080207
- Individual Dog Licence – €20.00 can be purchased at any Post Office or online at licences.ie
- Lifetime Dog Licence – €140.00 can be purchased at any Post Office or online at licences.ie
- General Dog Licence – €400.00 can be purchased from the Environment Section of the County Council.
Further information
For further information please contact us