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Obtaining a Dog License in Acton

The law requires all dogs six months or over to be licensed in Arlington annually, on or before the first day of January.

License Period: January 1 to December 31
All licenses issued in 2008 expire December 31, 2008.

Renewals are sent annually by mail to registered dog owners around late November, early December. If you did not receive a renewal in the mail and/or need to register your dog(s) for the first time, official applications must be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, 730 Massachusetts Avenue. Applications must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and certificate(s). See below.

Fees:
Male/Female Dogs $15.00
Neutered/ Spayed Dogs $10.00

Certification Required Upon Registration (copies are OK):
Certificate of Spaying/Neutering
Certificate of Anti-Rabic Vaccination

If renewing by mail please include the official application form(s), certificate(s), and check. Make check payable to “Town of Arlington” and include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the Clerk’s Office can return the license(s), your certificate(s), and tag(s).

You can view a sample dog license application here.

Reference

Animal Control

Arlington has a dedicated Animal Control Officer, Thomas Quintal.  More information here.  Canine control bylaws here.

Dog Owners Groups

Arlington Dog Owners Group (DOG)