Town Clerk Reminds That 'It's The Law:' June Is Dog License Month

BRANFORD, CT — It's June, so dog owners know what that means — it's licensing time. For dog owners new to this, June is Dog Licensing Month!

As pointed out by Town Clerk Lisa Arpin, "It's the law."

All dogs six months and older must be licensed, or their owners face fines.

Licensing requests may be made via mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall. Dog owners need a certificate of proof for spay and/or neuter if the dog has not previously been registered in Branford. Also required is a current rabies certificate. License payments must be cash or check and are as follows:

$8 for a spayed or neutered dog.

$19 for dogs who are not spayed or neutered.

$1 late fee added per month beginning July 1.

Guide dog licenses are free, "with satisfactory evidence that the dog was placed by an organization supplying such guide dogs," according to the town.

For more information, call the Town Clerk's office at (203) 315-0678, visit Town Hall, 1019 Main St., Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email townclerk@branford-ct.gov