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.
License Type | Fees |
Neutered/Spayed | $8.00 |
Not Neutered/Spayed | $19.00 |
Late Fee Per Each Month | $1.00 |
Kennel License | $51.00 |
Lost Tag | $.50 |
Residence Transfer Tag (same dog owner moves their residence to new town) | $.50 |
Replacement Transfer Tag (new owner of already licensed dog) | $1.00 |