Dog Licenses
COVID-19 DOG LICENSE RENEWALS
Renewal Period: JUNE 1 -30, 2020
Per Executive Order No. 711 – Late Fees will begin on August 1st. Late fee: $1.00 per month
In an effort to ensure the health and safety of our residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town Clerk’s office encourages all dog owners to renew their dog’s license online or through the mail. For your convenience, you may also drop off your dog’s license renewal payment in Tax Collector’s drop box conveniently located in our town hall parking lot.
Expired rabies certificate
Did you update your dog’s rabies certificate since last June? Scan or take a picture of the updated rabies certificate. Email the updated rabies certificate to townclerk@townofwindsorct.com
Renewal options
Online Renewals:
Renew by mail or drop box:
Either mail or drop your envelope in the tax drop box behind Town Hall. Submit the following:
- Check payable to the Town of Windsor (Fee list below)
- Self addressed stamped return envelope
- Updated rabies certificate or spay or neuter certificate (if not provided in step #1)
Dog Tags
Dog tags will be mailed to owners.
DOG LICENSES – General Information
Dog licenses are required by state law for dogs six months or older. Newly obtained dogs must be licensed within 30 days of new ownership. Dog licenses are renewed annually in June. Late fees will be added for any dog license renewed after June 30th. After August 1st, a $75 fine may be levied by the Animal Control Officer.
First Time Licenses
License your new dog by mail or with tax drop nbox. On-line licensing not available for first time licenses. You will need to submit the following when licensing your dog:
- Current rabies vaccination certificate
- If necessary, proof the dog has been neutered or spayed
Expired Rabies Certificate
Submit a copy of the rabies certificate from your veterinarian to the Town Clerk’s office. A confirmation email will be sent within 2 business days to confirm that you may proceed with on-line renewals.
How to submit the veterinarian certificate:
- Email: Scan or take a picture with your cell phone and email to: townclerk@townofwindsorct.com
- Fax: 860-285-1909 (please provide an email address for a confirmation email.)
License Fees
Neutered male, spayed female:
$8.00
Unaltered Male, Female:
$19.00
Late Fee (per month):
$1.00
Transfer of Ownership:
$1.00 (Begins on August 1, 2020)
Lost Tag:
$0.50
Change of Residence
(within CT- must provide license from prior town):
$0.50