Animal Licenses - 2024
ANIMAL LICENSE NOTICE
Animal Licenses are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office. All dogs and wolf-hybrids six months or over must be licensed by April 1 each year and wear a collar and tag at all times. A dog or wolf-hybrid without a tag is presumed to be unlicensed and is not protected by law. A tag must not be used on any dog or wolf-hybrid other than the dog or wolf-hybrid in the license bearing the corresponding number. If you are unsure if your dog/wolf-hybrid needs a new rabies vaccination before being licensed, please contact this office. Barbara A. Courchesne, Town Clerk CVC, 96 Main Street, Springfield, VT 05156 (802) 885-2104 x230) FAX (802) 885-1617 tosclerk@vermontel.net, Maxine Aldrich Assistant Clerk tosasstclerk@vermontel.net, or Carrie Kellow Assistant Clerk tosasstclerk-2@vermontel.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does my dog/wolf hybrid have to be licensed?
V.S.A. 20 § 3581 requires owners or keepers of dogs or wolf-hybrids, 6 months and older, to be registered annually on or before April 1.
V.S.A. 20 § 3582 requires those who become an owner or keeper of a dog or wolf-hybrid, that is six months or older after April 1, to apply for a license within 30 days, in the same manner as the annual license is obtained.
V.S.A. 20 § 3582 requires owners of a dog or wolf hybrid, that becomes six months old after April 1, to apply for a license within 30 days in the same manner as the annual license is obtained.
Are there rules specific to the Town of Springfield?
Town of Springfield Ordinance O-2020-1 of the Administrative Code; Chapter 6, Article II Sections 6-19 through 6-33 applies to dogs. Please contact the Town Clerk for a complete copy of the Ordinance or go to municode.com.
What should I bring with me when I get my dog/wolf hybrid licensed?
A current original rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian and a spaying/neutering certificate, if applicable, must be provided.
Does the Town mail registration renewal reminders?
We begin each licensing year in January and send reminder postcards to owners of previously registered dogs when licenses are ready for sale.
What if I can’t make it into the Town Office to get my dog registered?
If you are unable to come to the office to purchase the license, mail us your postcard along with payment and a new rabies certificate, if applicable, and we will then send the license and tag to you.
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Registration Fees Neutered/spayed dogs or wolf-hybrids six months or older: On or before April 1: $14.00 After April 1: $16.00 Unneutered/unspayed dogs or wolf-hybrids six months or older: On or before April 1: $18.00 After April 1: $22.00 |