Dangerous Dogs Registration

​​Dangerous dog logoMinnesota citizens who own a dog that is deemed “dangerous” as defined in Minnesota Statute 34​7.50, Subd. 2, must register the dog in accordance with Minnesota Statute 347.51. The Department of Public Safety (DPS), in coordination with the Minnesota Animal Control Association, has developed a dog tag and property sign displaying a “Dangerous Dog Warning Symbol” for use by Minnesota animal control authorities.

These tags and signs are available through the DPS Warehouse. Complete the warning sign and warning symbol tag order forms and return the forms with payment to the DPS Office of Fiscal and Administrative Services.​

Related Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statute 347.51

Contact Information

For general questions or statute information, visit Minnesota Statutes 347.50 or contact your local
Sheriff ​/ Police Department.

For signs and tags questions, call DPS Fiscal and Administrative Services Accounts Payable at (651) 201-7023.

For payment questions, call DPS Fiscal and Administrative Services Accounts Payable at (651) 201-7023.

For shipping questions, call the DPS Warehouse at (651) 296-6275.