Dog Licensing

All dogs in the Town of Lynnfield six months and older shall be inoculated against rabies and licensed with the Town Clerk, as required by Mass General Law Chapter 140, §137.

The primary function of dog licensing is for the maintenance of public safety. Dog licensing ensures that rabies vaccinations are up to date in order to protect your pet and family from the rabies virus. Without a current rabies vaccination, if your dog bites another animal or human a series of uncomfortable shots will be required for the pet and human involved as well as to quarantine the animal. Even is your dog never leaves the house, up to date animal registration lets public safety officers know that there is a pet inside in case they have to gain access to your home in case of a fire or other emergency.

Dog Licenses
 

Fees per dog: 

• Spayed/Neutered - $10
• Not Spayed/Not Neutered - $15
• Owner over age 70 - no charge with proof of age.

Dog licenses can be obtained online, in person, or by mail with valid proof of unexpired rabies vaccination.

If you would like to register and pay for your dog license on line, click the Lynnfield Online Dog License link to get started. You will be re-directed to a page to enter in your dog's rabies information, and then directed to a payment screen.

A dog registration form is also included with your Annual Town Census mailed out to all residents each January. Complete the form, enclose payment and mail or drop off at the Clerk's Office.  If registering your dog in person, cash, checks or credit / debit cards are accepted. There is a convenience fee for all credit / debit card transactions.
 

Kennel Licenses
 

The owner or keeper of a pack or collection of more than four dogs, three months old or older, on a single premises shall obtain one of the below types of kennel licenses, as defined in MGL c. 140, § 136A, and pay the required annual fee.

A kennel license shall be in lieu of licensing dogs individually.

Kennel licenses can be obtained online Lynnfield Online Dog License, in person, or by mail. 

After application and payment is received, the Town Clerk will notify the Animal Control Officer, who will complete inspection and sign off on the application. The license and tag(s) will be mailed to you after approval. No kennel license shall be issued or renewed until the premises have been inspected and approved by the Animal Control and/or Board of Health.

Commercial boarding/ Training kennel/ Commercial breeder kennel/ Veterinary kennel Fees:

• 4 dogs - $100
• 5 to 10 dogs - $200
• 11 or more - $300
• Domestic charitable corporation kennel  - No fee if incorporated exclusively for purposes outlined in MGL c. 140, § 137A(c).

Personal kennel Fees:       

• 4 dogs - $40
• 5 to 10 dogs - $100
• 11 or more - $200