Dog licenses are available as of Thursday, June 1, 2023, and late fees for unregistered dogs will be charged starting at the close of business on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2023.
Residents can submit their dog license registration in-person, by mail or by using the drop-box located at the Town Hall parking lot entrance. Please include cash or a check payable to the Town of Halifax, a completed Dog License Registration form, rabies vaccination certificate(s), and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Alternatively, residents may process their dog license registration online at https://www.halifax-ma.org/
The cost of a dog license is $10.00 for neutered or spayed dogs and $15.00 for dogs that are not neutered or spayed. An owner who has not licensed their dog(s) by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2023, will incur a late fee of $50 per dog plus the cost of the license(s).
An owner who has not licensed their dog(s) by Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, will be issued a court citation of $25 per dog, plus the late fee of $50 per dog in addition to the cost of the license(s). All dogs must be licensed in accordance with Massachusetts General Law.
The Town Clerk’s office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Download Dog License Registration Form (PDF) from the town’s website.