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Colrain

Massachusetts

Town of Colrain
55 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
413-624-3454
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Dog Licenses

All dogs 6 months or older must be registered each year. Registration begins January 1 and ends on March 31.

To renew a dog license with the Town Clerk during their office hours, please bring a copy of the current rabies certificate and payment by cash or check payable to the Town of Colrain. To renew by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope (non-machine stamp) if you would like the license and dog tag mailed back to you.

The fees are as follows:

Spayed or neutered dogs

$5.00

Dogs not neutered or spayed

$10.00

Kennel fees: 1-4 dogs

$20.00

5-10 dogs

$35.00

10+ dogs

$50.00

Late fee of $10 per dog on April 1 and $25 per dog on May 15.

To renew a dog license during Covid/ and if the Town Office is closed:

Include the following with your payment:

  • A renewal check (made payable to the Town of Colrain)
  • A copy of the current rabies certificate
  • Please Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (non-machine stamp) if you would like the license and tag mailed back to you

Because the Town Office is closed, the following is suggested to obtain your dog license:

  • Drop the information and check in town office foyer mail slot or send in the mail. The license and tag will be mailed to you or if requestd, left in the foyer for you to pick up
  • Call the Town Clerk to make arrangements (413-624-7100)

Pay online using Online Payment Gateway.

  • Spayed and neutered dog licenses are $5.00
  • Dogs not neutered or spayed are $10.00
  • Kennel (1-4) $20, (5-10) $35, (over 10 dogs) $50

Late fine of $10.00 per dog on April 1 and $25.00 late fee on May 15

To pay electronically, please go to the Online Payment Gateway.

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55 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
413-624-3454
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