Dogs
Registrations due by April 1, 2025
HOW TO GET A DOG LICENSE
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In-Person
Come to the Town Office and fill out a short form. Bring your proof of rabies vaccination (or a picture of it), if we don't have a valid one on file. Payment by cash or check only.
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Online
Click the button below to fill out the form online. You can upload a picture of your proof of rabies vaccination, if we don't have a valid one on file. Pay online by credit card or Venmo, or drop your payment off at the Town Office.
FEES
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Until April 1 Fixed - $ 11 Unfixed - $ 15
After April 1 Fixed - $ 13 Unfixed - $ 19
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The Fine Print
All dogs must be registered, every year, by April 1.
Vermont law requires that all dogs over 6 months of age have a license from the Town. The license needs to be renewed yearly by April 1. You can get a license from the Town Office (297 Main Street).
All dogs must be vaccinated against rabies.
Owners must show proof that the dog’s rabies vaccination is up-to-date. Usually, this is a paper from your vet and is good for three years. We keep this on file, so you don’t need to give us a copy every year.
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Don’t have your rabies certificate? Call your vet and ask them to email a copy to dogs@shorehamvt.us.
The license is cheaper if your dog is registered on time - and if your dog is fixed.
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Vermont law adds a 50% surcharge to licenses obtained after April 1.
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The base fee for an unfixed dog is two times higher than for a dog that is fixed.
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Surcharges for rabies control and spay/neuter programs are mandatory (even if your dog is fixed).
This goes to the state’s rabies and pet population control programs, and helps all Vermont dogs.
Vermont Dog License Fee Breakdown
Fixed
Unfixed
Base Cost
Rabies control surcharge
Spay/neuter surcharge
Total before April 1
Late fee (50% base cost)
Total after April 1
$ 4
$ 8
$ 3
$ 4
$ 3
$ 4
$ 11
$ 15
$ 2
$ 4
$ 13
$ 19