Reminders: Dog License
Dog License Reminder
Massachusetts General Law 137 requires "the owner or keeper of a dog over the age of 6 months shall obtain a license for the dog." A reminder notice was included with the annual Census/Street List mailing in January. Northborough dog licenses are valid for the calendar year and must be renewed annually. A late fee will be assessed beginning April 1st.
Obtaining a dog license is easy, you may submit payment online, by mail, or via the drop box at Town Hall, the license and tag will be mailed to you. You may also purchase a dog license in person during regular business hours at the Town Clerk's Office.
To purchase a dog license:
Payment - $15 spay/neutered or $20 intact
Online - ACH or credit/debit card
Check - payable to Town of Northborough
In Person - check/cash/card
Rabies Certificate (if not already on file, most Vets send us a copy) certificates can be e-mailed to townclerk@town.northborough.ma.us or text to 508-393-5001
Spay/Neuter Certificate (if not already on file) certificates can be e-mailed to townclerk@town.northborough.ma.us or text to 508-393-5001
After you submit the request and payment, the license and tag will be mailed to you.
If you no longer have a dog that was previously licensed, please let us know so we can update our records.
Thank you!
Annual Census/Street List
The form is available online, click here
You may return an image of the completed form by email: census@town.northborough.ma.us
General Laws of Massachusetts (Chapter 51, § 4) mandate an annual street listing (town census) of residents as of January 1 of each year. All residents were mailed a pre-filled form in January. The completed form may be returned by mail/town hall drop box or an image of the form may be returned by e-mail.
WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO RETURN THE CENSUS?
- It is used to update the voter list – if you are a voter and do not respond, you could be made inactive on the voting list.
- It is used to assist public safety and emergency responders
- It is used to apply for grants
- It is used to assist the Town and State in calculating State and Federal aid
- It is used to project future school enrollment and for registration outreach
- It serves as proof of residency which residents need to qualify for veteran’s benefits, in-state tuition at state schools and other programs
All residents, not just voters, should return the form each year.
If you wish to verify your voter registration status, click here
Town Clerk's Office
Email: townclerk@town.northborough.ma.us
Phone: 508-393-5040 extension 0
