Please remember: We cannot issue a license without a current rabies vaccination!
Licensing Your Dog Online
Gather the following items before selecting the link(s) below:
- Digital file (PDF, JPEG, TIFF, etc.) of your dog's current rabies certificate from your veterinarian;
- Your Veterinarian's phone number;
- Credit card or checking account payment information.*
Use the link below if you currently have a dog licensed in Chelmsford. You can also email your completed application and rabies vaccination to dogs@chelmsfordma.gov.
LICENSING FEES:
Spay/Neutered: $15, Unaltered: $20
**LATE FEES INCREASE LICENSING FEES BY $5 FOR EACH MONTH THE DOG REMAINS UNLICENSED AFTER FEBRUARY 29TH.
Late fees are based on the date of receipt. If we do not receive your application before the last day of the month, the following month's late fees will apply. Unpaid license fees, late fees, and citations are cumulative.
Failure to license a dog will result in issuance of an additional $50 citation.