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Dog License Fees & Application

Where can you license your dog?

Mail the application and all of the required paperwork along with a check/money order to:
Boston City Hall
Animal Control - Room 811
Boston, MA 02201
Go to the Property Management Department located in City Hall, Room 811 with all the required paperwork, check/money order and the application (if you have cash, they will send you downstairs to the cashier's office).
Go to our shelter in Roslindale with all the required paperwork, check/money order (Please, NO CASH).
City of Boston Animal Shelter
26 Mahler Rd.
Roslindale, MA 02131
Hours: Mon-Sat 8-4pm & Wed until 8pm

Pit Bulls & Pit Bull Mixes

Pit Bulls & Pit Bull Mixes $50
Requirements: Proof of ownership of home or letter of permission from landlord stating that you are allowed to have a Pit Bull or Pit Bull Mix; photo of your dog no older than 30 days; photo of the owner no older than 30 days old; proof of rabies vaccination; proof of spay/neuter.
Download the Pit Bull License Application in PDF format. Fill it out completely and submit the application with the appropriate materials to:
Boston City Hall
Animal Control - Room 811
Boston, Ma 02201

To read more about the Pit Bull Ordinace at our City Rules and Regulations page.

All Other Dogs

Unspayed and/or unneutered dogs $17
Requirements: Proof of current rabies vaccination
Spayed and/or neutered dogs $6
Requirements: Proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spay/neuter.
Download the Dog License Application in PDF format. Fill it out completely and submit the application with the appropriate materials to:
Boston City Hall
Animal Control - Room 811
Boston, Ma 02201