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Dog Licenses
License Overview
Dog licenses are done on a calendar year basis. A reminder is sent with the census form that is mailed out every January.License Requirements
All dogs six months of age and older must be licensed. Rabies certificates are required at the time of licensing. Neutering / spaying certificate must be provided in order to receive the lower rate.
All dogs must be licensed by March 1st of every year.
License Application
If you would like to license your dog by mail please send:- A check payable to the Town of Douglas
- A copy of your current rabies certificate
- Neutering / spaying certificate
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Fees
There is a $15 late fee per dog plus the cost of license effective March 1st. If your dog is still not licensed by April 1st, the late fee increases to $25 plus the cost of license per dog. If you license your dog after June 1st, there is a $50 citation issued per dog in addition to the $25 late fee and license fee.- Male / Female : $20
- Neutered / Spayed: $15
Kennels
- Breeder Kennel License: up to 10 dogs $120
- Commercial Kennel License: $150 (Business / boarding, grooming, breeding)
- Hobby Kennel License: 4 - 8 Dogs $90 (Anyone that has 4-8 dogs in their home)
Unvaccinated Dogs
- All dogs with expired Rabies Certificates are subject to a $100 citation per MGL 140/145B. This citation can be issued at any time.
New Breeder or Commercial Kennel License
For a new Breeder or Commercial Kennel License, an application for a Special Permit must be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals before a license can be issued.-
Town Clerk
Physical Address
29 Depot Street
Douglas, MA 01516
Phone: 508-476-4000, ext. 255Fax: 508-476-4012
Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1:30 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1:30 - 6 p.m.
Friday
Closed
The Municipal Center is closed from 1 - 1:30 p.m. for lunch
TTY Phone: 508-476-1619