Dog Licences/Renewals
Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and amended by the Control of Dogs Act 1992, a dog owner is required to purchase a dog licence for each dog in his/her possession. A dog licence needs to be renewed annually. You have to be over 16 years of age to purchase a dog licence.
To purchase  an Individual or Lifetime Dog Licence with An Post  please click here or call to your local Post Office.

Buy a Licence

Licence Charges
• Individual Dog Licence is €20.
• A lifetime dog licence can be purchased for €140.

General Dog Licences

General Dog Licences for an unspecified number of dogs on one property can only be purchased directly from Kerry County Council either at the Environmental Services office in Maine Street, Tralee or by calling 066 7162000.

General Dog Licences are €400 per annum.

Exemptions from Holding a Licence
• Guide dogs for the blind do not require licensing
• if the dog is under the age of four months and is kept with its dam or foster-mother
• see Control of Dogs Act 1986 for more information

Dog Identification
It is a legal requirement that all dogs must at all times wear a collar with the name and the address of the owner inscribed on it or on a tag. Failure to have identification on a dog can result in an on-the-spot fine issued by a dog warden.