Dog Licensing for Town of Salisbury

All dogs six months and older must be licensed by March 31st  annually and must be inoculated against rabies as required by MGL, Chapter 140, Section 137. Late fees of $5.00 per month start to incur on May 1st of each year. Dogs who have just turned 6 months old or just moved to town must be licensed regardless of the time of year.

Proof of rabies and spay/neuter must be presented at time of licensing.

Fee Schedule:

$10.00 each for Spayed or Neutered Dogs
$15.00 each for Intact or Unaltered Dogs

You can renew or register your dog online, in-person or by mail with the Dog License Application (PDF) and a copy of the rabies certificate sent to the Town Clerk's Office, 5 Beach Rd. Salisbury, MA 01952. Please contact the Town Clerk's Office with any questions at 978-462-7591. 

For Personal Kennel Licenses or Commercial Kennel Licenses please call the Town Clerk's Office 

Personal Kennel SizeFee
Small (Two to four dogs)$40
Medium (Five to nine dogs)$60
Large (Ten or more dogs)$100

For the Town of Salisbury's Dog Bylaws click here. To reach the Animal Control Officer please call the non-emergency police phone at 978-465-3121