Dog Licenses
2025 Dog Licenses will be available starting October 15th.
What you will need:
- License/Tag number (Renewal only)
- State of Maine Rabies certificate
- Veterinarian's name and phone number
- Spay or Neuter Certificate (if your dog has been "fixed")
$6.00 per year for spayed/neutered dogs
$11.00 per year for dogs not spayed/neutered
$25.00 late fee after January 31st of each year
All dogs 6 months and older must have a license.
Licenses can not be processed online after January 31st. If you are trying to purchase your dog's license for this year you need to go to your town office or city hall.
Dog Licensing
All dogs need to be licensed upon reaching the age of 6 months in the town where it resides. Or after the dog has been with the family for 10 days, if adopted.
Get Your Dog License Online
Online Cost for New Licenses or Renewals
- "Altered" dogs: $8.75
- "Unaltered" dogs: $13.75
Included in the online license cost is a $1 transaction fee and a $1.75 shipping/handling fee.
What You Need to Get Started
- A PDF of your dog's rabies certificate. This is required to be uploaded.
- Your dog's microchip number and microchip issuer (Home Again, 24 Petwatch, Avid, etc) for free Maine microchip registration with dog licensing.
Attention: Not all towns/cities in Maine participate in this online program. The towns listed below participate in online dog licensing. The town you select and your address will be verified by the town office. Selecting a town that is not your legal residency will cause your dog license application to be rejected and your dog will be considered unlicensed.