Dog Licensing

Dog Registrations

All dogs 6 months and older must have a license. If you become the owner of a dog 6 months or older, the dog must be licensed within 10 days. In order to obtain a license for your dog, the owner must present a current State of Maine Rabies Certificate obtained from a veterinarian. This certificate will verify that your dog is current on their vaccination. All dog licenses expire December 31st, of each year so don’t delay in registering/renewing your dog’s license! If you have any questions regarding dog registrations, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 829-5559.

Dog Licensing Fees:
–$6 per year for spayed/neutered dogs
–$11 per year for dogs not spayed/neutered.


*Per state law, any dog license that is relicensed after January 31 will be subject to a $25 late fee.*

 

There are 2 Easy Ways to register/renew your dog license:

#1: Between October 15th and January 31st, you may go online to complete the registration: Online Dog Licensing

#2: Stop by Town Hall and register your dog in person. Make sure you have a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate! 

We are no longer mailing printed reminders! Please update your registration with an email address, to receive annual reminders. 

 


Frequently Asked Questions

Your dog licensing fees support:

  • Local Animal Control Officers and State Humane Agents
  • Investigation of animal cruelty complaints and enforcement of animal welfare laws
  • Compliance with rabies vaccination of dogs
  • Care for sick and injured stray animals
  • Return of lost dogs to their owners

When do dogs need to be licensed?

All dogs need to be licensed upon reaching the age of 6 months in the town where it resides. Or after the dog has been with the family for 10 days, if adopted. The yearly renewal deadline is December 31st.

Have you lost your dog's tag and it is not time to renew the license?

You need to obtain a new tag from Town Hall.

May a dog run *at large in the State of Maine?

It is unlawful for any dog to run at large except when it is used for hunting.
*At large means off the premises of the owner and not under the control of any person

What is the cost to license a dog?

For an "altered" dog, the Maine.gov total cost is $7.00 for a new license or a license renewal. The Maine.gov total cost for an "unaltered" dog is $12 for a new license or license renewal. The total amount you pay at Town Hall is $6 and $11 respectively.