Dog Licensing
Who must License?
All dogs in the Town of Walpole must be licensed annually once the dog reaches 6 months old or within 30 days upon arrival to the town.
Licensing Period
The annual licensing period runs from January 1st to December 31st, both dates inclusive.
Licensing Fees
The annual fees for licensing your dogs are as follows:
Spayed or neutered $15.00
Not Spayed or Neutered $20.00
Fees are NOT pro-rated and the licensing dates do not change based on date license was purchased.
Kennels
Kennels must be approved by the Animal Control Officer. To contract the Animal Control Officer, please call 508-660-7300 x117 or email animalcontrol@walpolepd.com.
Late Fees
Applications for a license renewal received after February 28th will be issued a $25.00 late fee PER dog along with the license fee. Licenses not renewed by June 1st may also be subject to a $50.00 citation issued by the Animal Control Officer.
If you no longer own a dog you must notify the Town Clerk’s Office to avoid future notices and late fees. Call 508-660-7296 or email townclerk@walpole-ma.gov with the owners name and address, dogs name and breed and indicate that you no longer own this dog.
Licensing Forms
Dog licensing forms are now sent via email or regular mail if there is no email address on file with the Town Clerk's Office. This acts as notification of reminder for renewals of currently registered dogs. New dog owner's are responsible to register all dogs with the Town Clerk. Please note that NO other renewal notifications will be sent. See link above for current licensing form.
In order to license your dog(s), you will need the following
- A copy of a current valid rabies certificate & certificate of spaying/neutering
- Appropriate License Fee (per dog) * Checks should be made payable to the Town of Walpole
- Completed Dog Licensing Form, if not previously registered or if licensing a NEW dog.
- Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to have the tags mailed to you (you may also stop by the Town Clerks office during normal business hours to pick up tags)
REMINDER: Do NOT delay in returning your annual census. State law requires annual census forms to be signed and returned to the Town Clerks office within 10 days of receipt.