IRON MOUNTAIN — The annual cost for a dog license will increase to $10 in Dickinson County, up from the current $5, moving the county closer to what is charged elsewhere in Michigan.

The county board approved the increase Monday after reviewing a survey done by County Treasurer Lorna Carey.

Carey compared Dickinson’s $5 fee with what is charged in Michigan counties with similar populations, as well as all counties in the Upper Peninsula.

“Dickinson County pretty much charges the least amount for the dog licenses sold in both of the surveys,” Carey said in a memo.

Fees in the U.P. ranged from a low of $2 per license in Keweenaw County to a high of $25 in both Chippewa and Delta counties. Iron County charges $20, Marquette $12 and Menominee, $10.

In 17 Michigan counties of similar size — populations between 20,000 and 30,000 — Dickinson County’s $5 fee was the lowest.

Besides increasing the license fee to $10, the county board approved a hike in the past due charge to $20 after March 1, which still will be lower than most counties of similar size.

State law requires all dogs older than 6 months be vaccinated against rabies and be licensed.

Kennel licenses also will rise. The new fee is $20, up from the current $10, and the late charge will be $40 after June 1.

Other offices selling licenses for the county will receive $1 per license sold, up from 15 cents.