About the office

Duties of the county treasurer include receiving, maintaining custody of, and disbursing all county monies and, as an agent of the state, issuing dog, hunting, and fishing licenses. The office pays all bills on order from the commissioners and must produce vouchers and records of transactions for the auditors at the end of each fiscal year. In counties having no controller, the treasurer must render, at least quarterly and more often if required, a statement of transactions.

Informational Links

• Bingo
• Dog Licensing
• Small Games of Chance
• Sportsmens Permit

Dog License

• Annual License - Complete and mail annual license application and payment to Pike County Treasurer
• Lifetime Microchip License - Complete and mail request for Microchip PIV form to Pike County Treasurer
• Lifetime Tattoo License - Complete and mail Lifetime license application and payment to Pike County Treasurer.  (Please include date of Tattoo on top of application)
• Instructions for Lifetime and Microchip Applications

To Submit your application online, please click below:

Lifetime Dog License Information

Lifetime dog licenses require the use of a tattoo or microchip. Please follow one of the two procedures outlined below:

Tattoo:

• Complete the lifetime application. Check the appropriate field to designate that the dog will receive a tattoo and the date when the procedure will be completed.
• Mail the application, a check or money order made payable to “Pike County Treasurer” for the appropriate fee and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

  Pike County Treasurer
  Dog Licensing
  506 Broad Street
  Milford, PA 18337
   

• The Permanent Identification Verification (PIV) form will be mailed to you that contains the number the veterinarian will tattoo on the dog.
• Within 30 days from date of issue, have your veterinarian complete and sign the bottom portion of the PIV form when the tattoo is complete.
• Sign and date the PIV form as the dog owner.
• Mail or deliver the completed form to the address shown above.
• A tag will be mailed to you, which must be worn by your dog on his/her collar. The tattoo is not a legal license without the tag.
• A record of the license will be maintained in the County database for 21 years from date of issue.
• Lost tags may be requested through the Treasurer’s Office for $1.00.
• Questions may be directed to the Treasurer’s Office by calling (570) 296-3441.

 Microchip:

• Request a Permanent Identification Verification form from the County treasurer’s office. A request form is available online at www.pikepa.org; however, any form of written request is acceptable. Mail or deliver the request to the address shown below along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope:

  Pike County Treasurer
  Dog Licensing
  506 Broad Street
  Milford, PA 18337
   

• Make an appointment with your veterinarian to have your dog micro-chipped. The PIV form is only effective for 30 days from date of issue.
• Ask your veterinarian to complete the form and sign.
• Sign and date the PIV form as the dog owner.
• Complete the Lifetime License application. (Click here to downloaded)
• Within 30 days from date of issue, mail or deliver the completed PIV form, lifetime license application and check or money order made payable to “Pike County Treasurer” to the address shown above.
• The tag will be mailed to you and must be worn by your dog on his/her collar. The microchip is not a legal license without the tag.
• A record of the license will be maintained in the County database for 21 years from date of issue.
• Lost tags may be requested through the Treasurer’s Office for $1.00.
   

• The Bingo Law stipulates non-profit organizations which have existed and conducted business two years prior to application can place an application with the Treasurer's Office.

• Senior Citizen groups can apply immediately upon being organized.
   

Locations of Gamesite

• Qualified applications are limited to one gamesite for a period of one year, which shall be in the city, borough or township where the main business office is located.

Fees

• $100.00 Qualified non-profits conducting games throughout the year.

• $15.00 Qualified non-profits conducting no more than tree continuous days per year.

• FREE for qualified non-profits conducting games for their membership only where the games are conducted for entertainment purposes only and nominal prizes are awarded

• Click here to view the PA Bingo Law

• Click here for the Annual Bingo Application

• Click here for Frequently Asked Questions About Bingo Law

Eligible nonprofit organizations are defined by the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance "Act 195 of 1990 as charitable or religious organizations; branches, lodges or chapters of" "national or statewide veteran, civic, or fraternal organizations; or local civic nonprofit" organizations that have been recognized by resolution passed by the municipality in which "the organization operates. Volunteer fire companies, wildlife and conservation groups, and " sportsmen's organizations are examples of local civic organizations. It can also include school booster groups that are established to promote and encourage participation and support for extra-curricular activities as long as said groups have been recognized as such by a resolution passed by the governing school board of directors.

The Small Games of Chance Act requires the license to be site specific and must be issued to the organization at its normal business site.

Fees:
$100.00 Standard Small Games of Chance license.
"License is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance, and has a $500.00 prize limit."

$25.00 Special Raffle Permit.
"This permit can be obtained by any organization holding a valid standard license, and allows" one (1) raffle per permit with a prize in excess of $500.00

$10.00 Limited Occasion License.
This license is only available to qualifying nonprofit organizations that do not have a "normal business site, and has a $500.00 prize limit."

Click Below for Small Games of Chance Related Documents:

• Local Law Small Games of Chance Act

• Small Games of Chance Application

• Small Games of Chance Law

• Special Raffle Permit

1. You need to be 18 years or older.
2. The cost is $6.00 for a five year permit.
3. When you come in for the permit you must have a current PA Hunting or Fishing License
and a Driver's License or a State Identification Card.
4. If you have any questions or comments you may contact the Pike County Treasurer's
Office at 570-296-3441.