Dog License Fee Schedule 2023

Dog Licenses

In accordance with the provisions of Sec. 137 of Chapter 140 of the General Laws, a dog license is issued to the person named to keep the dog herein described for one year from the first day of January. The licensed dog is numbered and registered as required by law for which the required fee has been paid.

Late Fee Notice:

The due date for a dog license is before March 1. A $50.00 late fee is applied per household after March 1^st.

Fines will increase if informal disposition is not used and court actions are required. Nonpayment of fines will call for the dog to be picked up and confined by the Ayer Animal Control Officer.

“The owner or keeper of a licensed dog shall cause it to wear around its neck of body a collar or harness … to which shall be securely attached a tag …” If a dog is permanently removed to another town, a transfer license must be secured in such town. Every dog 6 months old or older must be licensed and tagged.

Proof of current rabies vaccination required.

Service Animals require written proof from Veterinarian and are no charge.

Owners that are residents over the age of 70 are no charge (T.M. approved 2016)

Dog License Fees
Approved 2023