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Dog Licensing
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Dogs aged six months and older are required by State Law to be vaccinated against rabies and to be licensed by the Town. Dogs need to be re-licensed in January of each year. Dogs that are not licensed by the end of the grace period (March 31 of each year) are subject to a late fee of $25. In April of each year the Animal Control Officer receives a list of dogs that have not been re-licensed or have received a rabies vaccination and have never been licensed.

If you are new to Town, please license your dog as soon as possible to avoid a late fee.

Please note that pursuant to changes in animal control laws the following dog licensing fee has changed:

Non-altered dogs:  $20.00 license fee
Spayed / Neutered dogs: the $15.00 licensing fee remains the same


If you are 70 years of age or older, the license fee for your dog is waived, but you still need to get your dog(s) licensed (late fee still applies)

To renew or apply by mail:


-Complete the renewal/application form.

-Include a check or money order, payable to the Town of Westford for $15.00 per dog (flat rate now applies regardless of whether or not dog is spayed/neutered).

-Include a copy of your dog's rabies vaccination certificate (this will not be returned to you unless you request that we do so).

-Include a copy of your dog's spay or neuter certificate if it's not indicated on the rabies certificate.

-Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and add 20 cents to the regular postage price.  If you don't include a SASE, we anticipate that you will be coming in to pick up your dog's license and tag.

-Mail to: Town Clerk, Dog Licensing, 55 Main Street, Westford, MA 01886.

-If you're renewing the license, we may already have your dog's rabies certificate on file. Call us at 978-692-5515 if you're not sure. Any copy you send will be returned with your license. The rabies clinic is usually held in March at the Center Fire Station.


You may also renew/apply for your dog's license online or in person at our office.  Please note that $1 is added to the online dog licensing fee.  This pays for mailing the license(s) and tag(s).

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