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REMINDER: License your dog by April 30, 2024 to avoid late fees

Posted on: April 16, 2024 - 11:11am

Princeton Residents have until Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to register their dogs. State Law requires that all dogs in the Commonwealth over six (6) months of age be licensed annually. Licenses are valid for one calendar year. Dogs less than 6 months of age may be licensed if the owner so chooses. 

New residents have 30 days to license after the move in date. If your dog is currently licensed in another Massachusetts Town, you may transfer that license (with proof) for a fee of $2.00. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office for more information on transfer requirements. 

Licensing requirements:

  • An up-to-date rabies vaccination certificate                                   
  • Spay/neuter certificate (if applicable)                                                                  
  • License Fee

How to License:

  • Online
  • By mail:
  • Send a check for the license fee with an additional $2.00 mailing and administrative fee made out to the “Town of Princeton” Or
  • Send a check for the license made out to the Town of Princeton with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  • Any outstanding license/late fees must be paid prior to issuance of a 2024 license.
  • In Person

2024 License Fees (per dog) by April 30, 2024:

  • Male/Female (intact) - $15.00
  • Spayed/Neutered - $10.00

A late fee of $25 per dog will be assessed in addition to the license fee after the April 30th deadline. Post-mark is not acceptable. Checks received after April 30, 2024 will be returned if the amount does not include the correct license and late fee(s). 

2024 License Fees (per dog) after April 30, 2024: 

  • Male/Female (intact) - $40.00
  • Spayed/Neutered - $35.00

Failure to license your dog will result in a $50.00 non-criminal citation from the Animal Control Officer.

Any questions or concerns, please email townclerk@town.princeton.ma.us.