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Dog Licenses

Dog Licensing Period:  Annually from January 1 – December 31

Fees Have Changed Effective April 1, 2024 - New Fees Reflected Below

Licensing Requirements:

  • City of Watertown resident

    • Owners who have a Watertown address but DO NOT live within the City limits should contact their township for licensing requirements.

  • Any dog over 5 months of age

  • Current/Unexpired Rabies Vaccination Certificate

    • Must include the following:

      • Date Vaccination was administered

      • Date Vaccination expires

      • Rabies Tag number

Annual Licensing Fees:

  • Unaltered: $15.00 per dog

  • Spayed/Neutered: $10.00 per dog

  • Replacement Tag: $2.00 for the first replacement tag

    • Subsequent replacement tags will be charged the normal fees.

  • Service Dog: no charge with proof of certification

    • Certificate should contain:

      • Name of owner

      • Name of dog

      • Effective Date

    • If no certification is provided, the normal fees will be charged.

  • Emotional Support Animals (ESA): the normal fees will be charged.

Late Fee:  $5.00 per dog

  • Assessed for license renewals issued after March 31st

  • Assessed for new licenses issued more than 30 days after meeting the licensing requirements

Licenses are typically available in December for the following licensing period. 

Please have current rabies certificate and payment for the fee (cash or check only) ready when obtaining a license.  Licensing can be done in one of two ways:

  • In Person at the Finance Department

  • Via Mail:

    • City of Watertown

    • Finance Department

    • PO Box 106

    • Watertown, WI 53094

Reminders to renew your dog license will NOT be sent.  Failure to license your dog could result in the penalties outlined in the City of Watertown Ordinances Section 228 Article I.

Dog License Application - Click Here

For questions, please contact the Finance Department at 920-262-4010.