Antrim County Kennel Inspection and License

Any person who keeps or operates a kennel may, in lieu of individual licenses, apply to the County Treasurer for a Kennel License entitling you to keep or operate a kennel. The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) has authorized local animal control officers, chiefs of police, or sheriffs' departments to act in the MDARD director's name in conducting kennel inspections and signing off on the inspection certificates. MDARD therefore advises people wishing to license a kennel to contact their local animal control to arrange for an animal control officer to conduct an inspection of facilities to determine if they meet the requirements of a kennel.

PURCHASING A KENNEL INSPECTION
KENNEL INSPECTION FEE: $25.00

APPLY FOR A KENNEL INSPECTION IN PERSON OR BY PHONE 231-533-6720
We can process a credit/debit card payment by phone. Please note: There is a $1.00 fee for credit/debit card service. 

APPLY FOR A KENNEL INSPECTION BY MAIL: Kennel Inspection Application
PURCHASING A KENNEL LICENSE
After your inspection, you will need to purchase a kennel license with tags (within 30 days of inspection) from the Antrim County Treasurer. We need to see the Kennel License Authorization to issue a license. 

Kennels authorized to keep Up to 10 Dogs --> $10.00
Kennels authorized to keep Over 10 Dogs --> $25.00

Licenses are available for purchase January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024 without penalty.
JUNE 1ST FEES WILL DOUBLE