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Chelsea, Vermont

Dog Licensing

All dogs 6 months and older must be licensed annually.

The yearly dog licensing  period is January 1 through April 1.

Who needs a license? All dogs and wolf hybrids must be licensed within 30 days of acquiring an animal, when it reaches 6 months in age, or by April 1st of each year.  Spay/neuter certificates and rabies certificates, issued by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with Section 3581 of Title 20, must be filed at the time of licensing.  

What to bring: A valid rabies certificate is required for licensing. A spay/neuter certificate must be provided at the time of licensing for the reduced rate (this information only needs to be provided once, not yearly).

What options do I have if I can’t make it to the office during office hours?

  • Mail your application, valid rabies certificate, proof of spay/neuter (if not already on file), licensing fee, and $1/dog return mailing fee.
  • Drop your application, valid rabies certificate, proof of spay/neuter (if not already on file), licensing fee, and $1/dog return mailing fee in the grey drop box in front of the Town Hall. 
  • Call during office hours and pay over the phone if you have a current rabies certificate and proof of spay/neuter (if applicable) on file.  A credit card processing fee and $1/dog return mailing fee will be added to the licensing fee.  

Visitors with dogs from out of state must have bring a valid rabies certificate and tag to present if necessary. Out of State dogs staying longer than 6 months must be licensed.

Dog License Application
Dog Ordinance

Fees as of 01/01/2025

**Apply an additional $1/dog if licensing by mail

Spayed or neutered dogs:

  • Before April 1st: $11.00
  • After April 1st: $13.00

Intact Dog:

  • Before April 1st: $15.00
  • After April 1st: $19.00

Penalty:

  • After April 1st: $25.00 if ticketed

Dogs new to you licensed after April 1 will not be assessed a penalty fee.

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        • Water Department
        • Transfer Station
          • Changes Coming to the Chelsea Transfer Station
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      • Zoning
        • Floodplain Regulations
        • Do I need a Zoning Permit?
        • Zoning Applications and Bylaws
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        • Minutes
      • Cemetery Commission
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      • Recreation Committee
      • Forest and Parks Commission
        • Agenda
        • Minutes
      • Listers
    • Reports
    • Ordinances and Policies
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  • Residents
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    • Statewide In-Home Vaccination
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