Dog / Hunting / Fishing Licenses

Overview

Residents must license their dogs six months and older through the Town Clerk's office per State of Connecticut regulations. Licenses must be renewed annually in June. A penalty of $1 per month is charged for late licensing or renewals. You may obtain a dog license in person, by mail, or Online. Online service is available June 1-August 31 and there is a $3.50 convenience fee per transaction. You will need:

  • A certificate or bill from the veterinarian showing current rabies vaccination and its expiration date. This is the only acceptable proof of rabies vaccination.
  • A veterinarian certificate or bill showing that the dog has been neutered or spayed; otherwise, the non-altered fee will be charged.
  • The fee is $8 for a spayed or neutered dog or $19 for an unaltered dog.

If applying for a dog license by mail, please send the application form, supporting documentation, and fee, along with a self-addressed business-sized envelope stamped with two postage stamps, to the Town Clerk's Office, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410.

Other Dog Licensing Fees

  • Replacement of Lost Current Tag: $.50
  • Transfer of Ownership (if already issued): $1
  • Change of Residence (within Town): $.50
  • 10 Tag Kennel Licenses for an owner, keeper, or breeder owning 10 or more dogs that are for show, sport, or sale.: $51
  • Guide Dog: Free

Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Sporting licenses are issued on a calendar year and expire on December 31st of the year purchased. Lifetime licenses are available for those over 65 years of age, but these must also be renewed annually.

To apply for a license or more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) website or call the DEEP Department at 860-424-3105 during business hours.