How To Register My Dog In Massachusetts
15 for a neutered male or spayed female or.
How to register my dog in massachusetts. The deadline for registering dogs is friday march 15 2019. A mail in registration form is available. Federal law allows for a broader definition of service animals under the americans with disabilities act ada. You must present a current rabies certificate from a veterinarian at the time of registration. Whitman ma 02382 mailing address p o.
Varley town clerk email physical address 54 south ave. You ll also need to pay a fee with your application. Whether you re licensing a new dog or renewing an old license you can complete the application online. Determine where you want to register your dog. 30 for an intact male or female.
Owners whose dogs are still not licensed will receive a 50 violation for keeping an unlicensed dog per mgl in addition to registration and late fees. To license your dog visit the city clerk s office during office hours monday friday 9 4 thursday 9 6. Dog owners whose pets are not licensed by march 31st of each year are subject to a 10 00 fine on the first day of april and an additional 5 00 per month fine for each month thereafter. You must contact your airline and provide your esa letter to the airline attendant prior to arriving at the airport. The three most reputable and well known all breed registries in north america are the akc the united kennel club and the canadian kennel club.
Dog licenses for 2019 are now available. All airlines that fly to and from massachusetts must allow emotional support animals. Monday march 30 2020 02 08 pm. You may register your dog by mail or in person at the office of the city clerk. Tear off registration forms are attached to the annual census form that was mailed to all residences.
The ada defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with. Under the acaa pets that are qualified as emotional support animals can fly in cabin with their owners without additional pet fees. It may be helpful to start your search with these registries to determine if your dog is eligible for registration. Box 426 whitman ma 02382 ph.