Owners are required to license their dogs in the City of Lawrence. Although dog licenses may be purchase at any time throughout the year, dog licenses are issued beginning April 1st and are valid until March 31st of the following year regardless of when issued.
Documentation concerning recent rabies vaccinations administered and any neutering performed must be presented at the time of licensing. Please consult with your veterinarian concerning these matters.
The license fee for each dog to be registered who has been neutered is $10.00. The license fee for each dog who has not been neutered is $15.00. Provisions concerning the “waiver” of fees are provided by G.L. c. 140, sec. 139 [ie: service dogs for the deaf, hearing impaired, or blind; and, persons aged 70 years and over]. Please be sure to remind the City Clerk’s staff of any exemption that may apply.
Licenses can only be issued “in person” and in the name of the “owner”.
William J. Maloney,
City Clerk
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