Dog License

New York State requires all dogs to be licensed annually. Once the dog reaches 4 months of age or older, the dog owner must license the dog with the Town Clerk's office. To license your dog you must present the following information:

A copy of the current rabies certificate; and
Verification from a veterinarian that the dog has been spayed or neutered (if applicable)

Current License Fees

Spayed/Neutered	$20
Not Spayed/Neutered	$30
Lost License Tag	$3
Late Fee	$5

Effective March 1, 2024

Spayed/Neutered	$23
Not Spayed/Neutered	$33
Lost License Tag	$3
Late Fee	$5

NEW!! ONLINE DOG LICENSING- We are excited to announce that you can now renew your dog's license online. There is a processing fee of $1.75 to renew online. The rabies vaccination must be up to date. Click HERE to renew the license.

If your dog’s rabies vaccination has expired, you will need to provide the updated vaccination certificate to the Town Clerk’s office prior to renewing the license online. You can email the updated rabies certificate to claske@townofcanandaigua.org or fax it to 585-394-9476.

The Ontario County Humane Society can be reached at (585) 396-4590 or visit their website at www.ontariocountyhumanesociety.org.

Ontario County offers free rabies vaccination clinics throughout the year to county residents. Information and a schedule can be found here.