Dog License
Courthouse Administration Building
450 E. Market Street, Suite 100
Kittanning, PA 16201
Fax: 724-548-3305
The Treasurer's Office offers the following services:
• Dog Licenses
Applications
◾ Annual Application
◾ Lifetime Application
◾ Permanent Identification Verification (PIV)
Links
• Dog Law (PA Department of Agriculture)
Dog License and Permits
All 2024 Dog Licenses expire on December 31, 2024. We will begin selling 2025 licenses in December 2024.
Information
• Due January 1 of each year
• All dogs must be licensed at point of purchase/adoption (earliest is 8 weeks old)
or 3 months of age, whichever comes first
• Dogs must be licensed in the county they reside
• Maximum fine for an unlicensed dog is $500
• Keep the license pouch for your records
• Duplicate licenses are available at the Treasurer's Office
• If your dog is microchipped and you wish to purchase a lifetime dog license, you may download a lifetime dog license application.
Note: Permanent Identification Verification (PIV) Forms are also required. Permanent Identification Verification (PIV) forms are available at the majority of veterinary practices.
• For lifetime dog licenses the dog must be either microchipped or tattooed by a veterinarian.
• Disability Affidavit forms are required to certify a person with a disability.
• To submit an application complete the application, send it, along with payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope, to:
Armstrong County Treasurer
450 E. Market Street
Suite 100
Kittanning, PA 16201
Matt Patrick, Dog Law Warden
Phone: 724-525-6490
Dog License Agents
Dog licenses are sold from December 1st through September 30th of each year with an additional $0.50 charge through the following Dog License Agents:
Agent Name & Address
Apollo Library
219 North Pennsylvania Ave
Apollo, PA 15613
724-478-4214
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shannock Hardware
634 Main Street
Rural Valley, PA 16249
724-783-7241
Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 6PM
Friday: 8AM - 7PM
Saturday: 8AM - 5PM