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What are the laws regarding pet ID tags?

Hello, I know laws aren't the same in every area, but I am wondering what is usually required regarding Dog ID tags. Do They just need a name and a way to contact me? Proof of vaccinations? A medical tag? I live in Michigan if that helps Thanks!

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1. Where I live, you need both a license tag with name and address and a vaccination tag. Both have to be renewed once a year.
2. I live in Michigan also. I don't think that ID tags are required by law but they are a good idea to have. By law, the only ID tag that is required is a dog license. The dog license has a number on it and if your dog gets picked up by animal control than they put in the number on the tag and your info pops up. You have to buy a new license every year. Where I live, a license costs $7.00 before March for a spayed dog and $40.00 after March.
3. you need a dog license which will have a tag, and its rabies tag on it. one with your name and number isn't required but it is helpful.
4. In most places an up to date rabies tag is all that's required by law, and an actual ID tag is optional. Check with your local county to make sure (the county clerk's office should be able to help out). If you're not required legally to have a separate ID tag, then ask your vet (or whoever is responsible for providing the rabies tag) if their office information is included on the rabies tag - that will provide a way to locate you should your dog become lost, if the law doesn't require an ID tag and you don't want to place such personal information on the dog's collar.
5. Where I live you get a 'Tracker' tag from your vets. You have a code which you establish with Tracker the company online. The code is embedded into the ID tag which no one else will know. You pay £3.60 a month for that. That's not the only thing you need though, and it isn't compulsory. You need an ID tag which has your telephone number on your postal/zip code. If dog goes missing you can be contacted but for the scum in the world....never put dogs name on as they will easily be able to say 'that is my dog' in the pound. Then there is the microchip. Which is more medical, just to prove it's your dog again. Really, the only reason is for contact reasons, and legal terms. If there's an accident.....and you say it isn't your dog, you will not pay etc.... proof it needed to confirm the correct owner.