Dog Licenses - How to apply

• Connecticut law requires any dog six months of age or older to have a current rabies vaccination and license.
• This license must be renewed annually in the month of June. This year the license is valid from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
• A late penalty of $1.00 per month begins to accrue on July 1, 2024.

What You Need To Register Your Dog for the First Time:

 1. Completed application 

 2. Current rabies vaccination certificate

 3. Proof of spay or neuter if applicable

 4. Payment: cash, money order, credit card or check made payable to the Milford City Clerk's Office. 

Licensing Fees:

•  Female or Male: $19.00 
• Spayed Female or Neutered Male: $8.00
• There is an additional $1.00 postage for mailing out the license.
• A late penalty of $1.00 per month begins to accrue on July 1, 2024.
• Credit Card Transactions Fees:  $1.50 convenience fee for credit cards.

See the below table for more information on other license types and fees.

4 Ways to Register Your Dog:

• In Person: We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Mail: Milford City Clerk’s Office, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460. Click here for the application.

• Email a completed application to kfortunati@milfordct.gov. We will send you an email regarding payment and mail your new license. 

• ONLINE: Click here for an Online Application for a Dog License. 

          Please note: If you select mail for license delivery, we will send you an email regarding payment and mail your new license.

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 203-783-3210. We’re here to help you in any way!

Click here for more information on the Animal Control page.