Dog Licenses


Apply / Renew Online (Starts Jan 1)

 
All owners are encouraged to apply and/or renew dog licenses online through the Viewpoint system.

Online Dog License Application

    • Renewals begin January 1 and licenses must be renewed by April 1 to avoid a late fine of $50.
    • Each licensed dog requires a separate application, however these should be submitted under a single ViewPoint Cloud household account.
    • Payments can be made online with a credit card (with a small processing fee) or you can pay by cash or check made out to the Town of Wellesley and mailed to the Town Clerk's Office with a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Apply / Renew by Mail (Starts Jan 1)


While we encourage applications to be submitted online, dog owners and keepers can still download a PDF version of the Mail-in Dog License Application Form. Please mail completed applications with a stamped self-addressed envelope to:
Town Clerk
525 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482

Fee Schedule


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


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 individual maintaining a kennel and/or seeking to obtain a kennel license in lieu of dog licenses should contact the Town's Animal Control Officer, Jennifer Smith, at jsmith@wellesleyma.gov or via phone at 781-235-8460.