Dog Licenses & Kennel Permits

Dog License Renewal 20222026 Plymouth Dog Licenses

2026 dog licenses are now available! Current dog licenses expire on December 31, 2025. 

To procure an annual dog license, you may order the license by mail, pay online, or pay in person at the Town Clerk's Office. For the registration process, please keep in mind that dogs who are not previously licensed with Plymouth will need to use the mail option or visit our office in-person to obtain a license. In addition, all dogs that are older than six months will require a license from the Town of Plymouth.

Cost

Dog license fees are:

  • Spayed/Neutered Dogs: $15
  • Intact Dog/Non-Neutered Dogs: $25
  • Additional Late Charge if registered after March 31:  $15

Please note: If you have 4 or more dogs, special licensing requirements (kennel permit) apply. See below for more information. Additionally, there is no fee for dog owners over the age of 70.

Pay Online

Dog owners can renew their dog licenses online through City Hall Systems. When visiting the site, please click 'Search for Bills', select Clerk fees, and add dog licenses, shipping, and handling fees to your cart. You will have the opportunity to upload a new rabies certificate and update your information.

Please note: At certain times of the year, return service may not be immediate as all licenses are valid for a calendar year and expire on December 31.

Read more about the Plymouth Long Beach Information For Dog Owners (PDF).

Mail Orders

To obtain a new dog license, please provide the following by mail:

  • Submit a completed request form of the 2026 Plymouth Dog Registration Form (PDF) (including all dogs in the household).
  • Proof of spay/neuter
  • A copy of a valid current Rabies Certificate(s)
  • Any name or address corrections
  • A check for payment. Please make checks payable to the Town of Plymouth.
  • A self-addressed stamped envelope with appropriate postage. 

The information required can be mailed to the Town Clerk's address:

Town Clerk
26 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360

In Person

Dog owners can renew their dog licenses via cash, check or card at the Town Clerk's Office, at Plymouth Town Hall, 26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360.

Please inform this office if you no longer own a dog so we may keep our records up to date. If you have any questions, please call 508-322-3433 or email the Town Clerk.

Kennel Permit

Kennel Definition

One collection of dogs on a single premise, whether maintained for breeding, boarding, sale training, hunting, or other purposes, including more than three dogs, three months old or older.

Application and Issuance of License & Fees

A kennel license shall be issued by the Town Clerk upon written application by an owner or keeper of dogs and after inspection and determination by an Animal Control Officer. An application fee of one hundred and fifty dollars, ($150), shall be required for the initial application; this fee includes the tags for each animal.  Renewal fees can be paid online.

Annual Renewal Fees

  • 4 to 5 dogs $50
  • 6 to 9 dogs $75
  • 10 to 24 dogs $150

The Kennel Application (PDF) must be completed and submitted to the Town Clerk's Office with an application fee of $150.