Pursuant to M.G.L. c.140 §§ 136A-174E and Town Bylaw Article 49, Animal Control Regulations, all dogs over 6 months old residing in Wellesley must be licensed by the Town Clerk. Dog owners and keepers shall renew each dog license annually by April 1st. Any persons maintaining a kennel and/or seeking to obtain a kennel license in lieu of dog licenses should contact the Town's Animal Control Officer, Sue Webb, at swebb@wellesleyma.gov or via phone at 781-235-8460.

Apply / Renew Online

In partnership with ViewPoint Cloud, the Town of Wellesley is now offering online dog license applications. For the 2019 license year, new applications and renewals can be submitted online via the steps below. Each licensed dog requires a separate application, which can be submitted under a single ViewPoint Cloud household account.

1. Visit the Town Clerk's Online Dog License Application.
2. Click the white button to Register Now as a new user. You will need a valid email address.
3. Search for and Choose the Location where the dog resides.
4. Enter the required information about your dog. 
5. Search for your local veterinarian, or enter contact info if your veterinarian is not listed.
6. Note the expiration date and provide a copy of your rabies vaccination certificate. Attachments can be of any file type (picture, PDF, etc.) and must be smaller than 100MB.
7. Confirm your submission and pay the applicable fee (see schedule below). Payments can be made online with a credit card (with a small processing fee) or you can pay by cash or check to the Town Clerk's Office.

Fee Schedule

Males and Females	$20
Neutered Males and Spayed Females	$12
Service Animals (as defined by ADA)	No fee