Dog Licensing


2024 tag 1 winner - Copy
Peyton O'Neill, Norfolk's #1 dog winner!!
At 5 pm yesterday, the town clerk's office was a buzz with cuteness and energy while Peyton was pinned with his #1 dog tag and swag! Peyton has to be one of the most friendly and energetic dogs I have met in a long time and I wish I could have harnessed all his energy for my own use later. He truly is deserving of the #1 title 🐕🐶
This fundraiser is held each year by the town clerk during the open dog licensing period and all funds that they raise are deposited into the animal gift account which is an account set up to help animals above and beyond what our municipal budget/MA state law may support.
Once again this year the swag was all donated by the following sources and we are grateful for their contributions: Chickadee Seed & Feed (formerly The Village Pet Supply) donated toys and treats for Peyton, an anonymous donor donated balls, toys, poop bags and a cookie jar, and two cookies from The Ginger Snapped Cookie Company for Peyton's parents.
Congrats to Peyton and wear that bling proudly!

Hilary Cohen - Norfolk ACO


Town Bylaw's on Dog Registration

In the Town of Norfolk, dog licensing runs on the calendar year, with all licenses expiring December 31st. We open up relicensing in mid-December and all households are sent a dog registration form with their annual Town Census.  
 
The following information is required by my office in order to license your dog:

  • dog's name
  • breed
  • color
  • gender/spayed/neutered
  • date of birth
  • veterinarian
  • owners current contact information
  • a copy of your dogs current rabies certificate is required
 
A $50.00 late fee will be added to the licensing fee beginning on April 1st per Town Bylaw. The amount of the late fee is set by MGL Chapter 140 §141 which states "Whoever violates section §137, §137B or §138 shall be assessed a penalty of not less than $50, which shall be paid to the city or town wherein the violation occurred." Failure to license your dog may also result in a police violation from the Animal Control Officer. All violations are in addition to licensing fees and late fees.

You can pay for your dogs license by either mailing a check made payable to the Town of Norfolk and a stamped, self addressed return envelope to: 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk MA, 02056, put your payment in an envelope marked for the Town Clerk and placed in the drop box located at the rear of Town Hall, or you can pay online.  ***Note, the ability to pay online is removed on April 1st  (also note: if paying online, bank fees are added by UniBank)

Click HERE for a  2024 registration form.

The license fee is waived for residents 70 years and over with proof of age. (proof of current rabies is still required)

 
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