All dogs over six months must be licensed in the State of Connecticut. Dog licenses must be renewed by June 30 of each year. A $1 late penalty per month is charged for each month after that date that the license is not renewed. All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination.
Dog License Fees:
License Type Cost
Male or Female (Unaltered) $19
Neutered Male or Spayed Female $ 8
Late fee per month after June 30th $ 1
*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 service:
1. 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.
2. Login to RECORDhub. (If you do not currently have a RECORDhub login, you can register by clicking the Sign up button)
3. Complete the Form
a. Make certain to upload the Current Rabies Vaccination Certificate.
b. 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.
4. Submit form.
a. If applying for one license only, submit payment and print receipt.
b. If applying for more than one license:
i. 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.
ii. 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.
iii. When the last license request is submitted, choose the Add to Cart and then Proceed to Cart options.
iv. Follow the prompts to submit payment and print receipt.
5. An email will be sent to when the license request has been submitted.
6. An additional email will be delivered when the request is processed.
7. 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
Apply by US Mail or In-Person at Town Hall:
All licenses can be renewed through the US Postal Service or by visiting the Town Clerks office.
–Mail check and updated rabies if required, any new spay/neuter certificates if dog has been altered since last license issue. (TC will return documents along w/tags- no docs are retained).
–Also available in front of Town Hall is a drop box you can place renewal information/payment.
In-Person or Mailed Dog License application click link below:
2024 Dog License Application
Note: New dog licenses will not be charged a late fee when registering after June.