Sporting Licenses
Fishing Licenses
Fishing licenses are required for anyone over the age of 16. No license is required for youth as long as they are accompanied by an adult who has a fishing license.
Hunting Licenses
Hunting licenses may be obtained if applicants have completed the conservation/firearms safety course or has been issued a hunting license within the past 5 years. Junior licenses are available, however, junior hunters must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who currently hold a valid hunting license. The Hunting and Fishing Guide, Anglers Guide, Boaters Guide, Sporting Licenses On-Line and Fee Schedules may be viewed at the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Site.
Free Sporting License
Free Sporting licenses are available at no charge for all Connecticut residents over the age of 65. Previous Hunting License must be presented or Certificate of Training.
Dog Licensing
All dogs 6 months and older must be licensed in the town in which they reside. All dog licenses are renewed by June 30th of each year. Effective July 1st of each year, there is a $1.00 registration surcharge for each month a dog has been unregistered. Licenses may be obtained provided a current rabies certificate is presented and a verification that you dog has been neutered or spayed, if applicable.
Dog licenses may be obtained either in person or by mail. Licensing by mail must include the required documentation, and appropriate fees. Fees as as follows: Spayed/Neutered $8.00, Non-spayed/neutered $19.00, Guide Dogs-Free, and Kennel Licenses $51.00. Fillable Application for submission noted above
Questions concerning licensing may be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office at 860.763.8207 or to the Animal Control Officer Eric Boucher at 860.763.0623 (please leave a message). Email for Town Clerk dmarti@somersct.gov or the Animal Control Officer aco@somersct.gov
*NEW* Apply Online
The Town Clerk is pleased to offer a new online option to apply for dog licenses through RECORDhub. Once registered, applicants may click on the links listed below to submit requests and purchase licenses online. Please note that a $2 handling fee plus 3% credit card processing fee will be added to the cost of each license.
Steps to use the online payment service:
- Click the link below that matches the type of license you wish to purchase. Note: New license registrations will only be accepted for dogs aged 6 months or older.
- Login to RECORDhub. (If you do not currently have a RECORDhub login, you can register by clicking the Sign up button)
- Complete the Form
- Make certain to upload the Current Rabies Vaccination Certificate.
- If applying for a new Neutered Male or Spayed Female license, you must also upload a Spay/Neuter Certificate. This is required initially, not on renewals.
- Submit form.
- If applying for one license only, submit payment and print receipt.
- If applying for more than one license:
- If applying for more than one license of the same type, choose the Add to Cart and then Continue Shopping Options. The same license type of license will appear for completion.
- If applying for more than one license of a different type, choose the Add to Cart and then Continue Shopping Options. Then, select the next type of license desired from the links below.
- When the last license request is submitted, choose the Add to Cart and then Proceed to Cart options.
- Follow the prompts to submit payment and print receipt.
- An email will be sent to when the license request has been submitted.
- An additional email will be delivered when the request is processed.
- All approved licenses will be mailed to the address submitted within 10 business days.
ONLINE RENEWAL LICENSES
Unaltered click link below:https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/Renewal-of-Male-or-Female-Dog-License
Spayed or Neutered click link below:https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/Renewal-of-Spayed-or-Neutered-Dog-License
ONLINE NEW LICENSES
New dog licenses for dogs > 6 months & have never been licensed in Somers
Unaltered click link below:https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/New-Male-or-Female-Dog-License
Spayed or Neutered click link below:https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/New-Spayed-or-Neutered-Dog-License