Dog Licenses
In accordance with the provisions of MGL Ch. 140, § 137 & 137A and the Town of Duxbury General Bylaws, all dogs (6) months of age and older must have a current rabies vaccination and licensed within the Town. Dog Licenses are renewed annually starting in January. (A reminder notice is included with your Census mailer).
*A LATE FEE OF $25 PER DOG, in addition to the license fee, will be assessed on April 1st as approved by the Board of Selectmen in Novmber 2019. (Late fees do not apply for new residents or newly acquired dogs. Please contact the Town Clerk's Office for more information).
Licenses may be purchased in the following ways:
- TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE: during regular business hours
- BY MAIL: send your application, payment and self-addressed stamped envelope (one stamp per dog)
- DROP BOX: drop your application in the box at the rear of Town Hall with payment and self-addressed stamped envelope (one stamp per dog)
- ONLINE: See the Town Clerk’s Payment Center on the town’s website (www.town.duxbury.ma.us) Click here: http://unipaygold.unibank.com/customerinfo.aspx
FEES:
- Spayed / Neutered $12.00
- Female / Male $17.00
- Tags are complimentary to Duxbury residents 70 years of age and older
**If the dog is no longer a member of your household, please send call our office or send an email to DuxburyTownClerk@duxbury-ma.gov and we will update your record.
KENNELS:
Kennels, both Personal (4+ dogs) and Commercial must be inspected by the Animal Control Officer prior to issuance of the annual license(s). Kennel license fees range from $75 - $150 depending on the type of kennel and number of dogs.