Pet Licenses

City Clerk’s Office

For more information regarding pet licenses or dog park passes, please reach out to the City Clerk’s Office at 906-228-0430 or clerk@marquettemi.gov.

Application Process:

Dog Licenses

Dog licenses are required for all dogs in Michigan according to state law. Licenses can be obtained at the county treasurer’s office, the city clerk’s office or at participating veterinary offices.

Spayed/Neutered: 1 year – $8 // 3 year – $20

Intact: 1 year – $16 // 3 year – $40

Dog Park Passes

Dog park passes are required for use of the City’s seasonal off leash dog park in Tourist Park which is open annually from November to April. An active dog license is required to obtain a dog park pass. Passes can be obtained in the City Clerk’s Office.

Cat Licenses

Cat licenses are required for all cats in the City of Marquette according to City Code. Cat licenses can be obtained at the city clerk’s office.

Spayed/Neutered: $8 per year

Intact: $16 per year

Animal License Application

Dog/Cat Licensing Overview

Michigan law requires that all dogs over the age of 4 months be registered with the local County Treasurer. For City of Marquette residents, this license can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, either via this form or in person at 300 West Baraga Avenue.

Similarly, Marquette City Code also requires all cats over the age of 6 months to be licensed with the City Clerk. Again, this license can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, either via this form or in person at 300 West Baraga Avenue.

License Requirements

If a dog is spayed or neutered, the cost of a license is $8 for a single year or $20 for up to 3 years. For dogs that are not spayed or neutered, this cost is $16 for a single year or $40 for a license of up to three years.
Cat licenses cost $8 per year if the animal is spayed or neutered animal, and $16 if they are not.

Off-leash Park Overview

The City of Marquette utilizes Tourist Park as an off-leash dog park from Nov. 1 to April 30.

Type of License

Dog License: 3-year license

Dog License: 1-year license

Cat License: 1-year license

Seasonal Off-Leash Area Dog Permit

NOTE: Licenses will only be issued through the expiration date of the current rabies vaccination.

Owner's Name(Required)

First Last

Owner's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Owner's Phone Number(Required)

Owner's Email Address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Pet's Name(Required)

Pet Description (Color and Breed)(Required)

Is the pet spayed/neutered?(Required)

Yes

No

Certificate of Vaccination (Attach a photo or document)(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Animals must have a valid rabies vaccination. Dog rabies certificates must include the tag number.

Signature(Required)