Dog License Renewals Now Late; $1 late fee per dog, per month now applies

2019/2020 Dog Licenses will be available in the Town Clerk's Office during the month of JUNE. Yellow renewal postcard reminders have been mailed out to all residents who licensed their dog(s) in the previous year. Residents can come in person to renew or renew via mail. Please mail renewal to: Town Clerk, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. If the rabies expiration date is highlighted on the postcard, the Town Clerk's Office will need to see an up-to-date rabies certificate (please send a copy if renewing by mail).

• Late fee accrues beginning July 1; $1 per dog, per month past June (not applicable if licensing dog for the first time).
• $8.00 - Fee to license a neutered male or spayed female dog.
• $19.00 - Fee to license a male or female dog.
• Fee is payable to: Town of Simsbury (cash or check only)
• An original certificate(s) from a licensed veterinarian is required when licensing a spayed or neutered dog for the first time and for proof the dog has been vaccinated against Rabies.  (CGS Sec. 22-338)
• State law requires that all dog owners license their dogs with their local town clerk.  All dogs 6 months or older must be licensed and wear a collar and tag at all times. 
• Do not use a tag on any dog other than the one described in the license for that tag number.
• You are liable for damage done by your dog, including damage to shrubs, flowers, or trees.
• A dog without a tag is presumed to be unlicensed and is not protected by law.
• Owners of roaming dogs are liable to prosecution.

If you no longer have a dog that you licensed during the past year, please call to let us know at 860.658.3243 or email ebutler@simsbury-ct.gov.  

Click the attachment BELOW to download a Dog License Application.

The Town Clerk and the Animal Control Officer will be hosting a Rabies Clinic & Licensing Event on June 1st. Please click the attachment BELOW for more details.