With family gatherings, holiday celebrations and New Year's resolutions to tackle, one minor task can easily be forgotten amongst all of the hubbub: renewing dog licenses.

In Pennsylvania, all dogs three months and older must have a license.

When purchasing a license, the following information is required, according to the Northampton County Treasurer's Office:
- The owner's name, address and telephone number
- The dog's name, age, breed, sex and color
- Proof of age for senior citizens (65+)
- Proof of neutering/spaying from a veterinarian's office, which lowers the license fee

In Northampton County, fees for 2011 are as follows for regular dog licenses:
$8.45 for male or female dogs
$6.45 for spayed/neutered male or female dogs
$6.45 for male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
$4.45 for spayed/neutered male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)

2011 fees for lifetime licenses, which are ONLY sold at the Northampton County Treasurer's Office, are as follows (tattoos or microchips required):
$51.45 for male or female dogs
$31.45 for spayed/neutered male or female dogs
$31.45 for male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
$21.45 for spayed/neutered male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)

Dog licenses can be purchased at the following Northampton County locations:

Northampton County Government Center
Revenue Office - Room 302
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 559-3102
License applications can also be filled out and mailed in.

Affordable Pet Center
2022 Main Street, Lower Level
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 440-0245

AVH Veterinary Group
1027 Blue Valley Drive
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-7111

Canine Grooming Shoppe
736 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-1172

Mike's Bait & Sport Shop
328 E Lawn Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-2905

Neighbors Home & Garden Center
38 Main Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7000

Sandy King's Pets & Supplies
1059 S 25th Street
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 252-1266

The Center for Animal Health & Welfare
1165 Island Park Road
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 252-7722

Super Petz
2920 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 861-8040