Dog License Information
For Dog Owners: Annual Dog Licensing
State Law requires that all dogs in the Commonwealth over six months of age be licensed annually. The licensing period is January 1st to December 31st each year. All dogs over six months old must be licensed by March 1, 2023 in order to avoid paying the late fee. (General Laws, Chapter 40 - 2ection 22F)
How Do I License My Dog?
There are three ways to license your dog:
By Mail:
- Complete the renewal/application form below.
- Include a check or money order, payable to the Town of Fairhaven
- Include your dog's rabies vaccination certificate*. (We will return your certificate along with your license and tag.)
- Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. (Your tag and license WILL NOT be mailed to you unless you include an envelope)
- Mail to: Town Clerk's Office, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719
In Person:
Visit us on the first floor of the Town Hall. Bring a current rabies certificate* and your payment by cash, check or credit card.(Please note that there are fees of $2.50-$3.95 added when a credit card is used.) Also, if your dog is neutered or spayed, you will need to bring in that certificate as well. The office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
Online:
You may also license your dog online. A current rabies certificate is required, and you MUST upload a scan of your dog's certificate. Click the link below to register your dog online.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
*Certificates: Call your Vet for a printout or scan of your dog(s) rabies certificate and spayed/neutered certificate. A rabies clinic is usually held on a Sunday in late March. The date will be announced as soon as it is set by the Board of Health.
Click here to view or print the 2024 Dog License Request Form