Keywords About Us Departments Boards & Committees Town Directory Find It Fast You are here Home ›› Departments ›› Town Clerk Dog Licenses Dog Licensing Requirements All dogs in the Town of Bellingham require a license. Four dogs are permitted per household. More than four dogs will necessitate applying for a Kennel license. Licenses may be obtained from the Town Clerks’ Office during regular business hours. A current Rabies Certificate must be presented before a license can be issued. To license by mail, a copy of current rabies certificate must be attached and a check for the correct amount to include $20 late fee per dog as of July 1st, payable to the Town of Bellingham. CLICK HERE FOR DOG LICENSE REGISTRATION FORM Include a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Bellingham Municipal Center Town Clerks Office 10 Mechanic St. Bellingham, MA 02019 Please note registrations will not be processed and checks will be returned if rabies certificates are not attached. Fees: The license for a spayed or neutered dog shall be $15 annually and $20 annually of non-spayed or non-neutered dogs. REGISTER EARLY! As of July 1st a $20 late fee per dog will be charged. Any person housing a dog or dogs in the Town of Bellingham who fails to license shall pay a late fee beginning July 1. Citation fees shall be charged in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 140 Section 173A which requires a fee of $50 as of August 1st, $60 if not paid within 21 days and $100 if still not paid after 21 days. All payments are cumulative. CLICK HERE FOR SECTION 173: ORDINANCES & BY-LAWS RELATING TO ANIMALS Loss of a Pet or Moving Out of Bellingham In the event your beloved pet passes away or you move out of Town, please notify the Town Clerks office so that we may remove your information from our system as not to incur fees. Town Clerks Office: 1-508-657-2830 Monday: 8:30 to 7:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : 8:30 to 4:30pm Friday: 8:30 to 1:00pm 2020 November Election Results 2020 State Primary Results 2020 Town Election Results 2021 Election Calendar 2021 Residents Book Additional Links of Interest Annual Reports Application - Absentee Ballot Application - Early Voting Charter DBA (Business Certificate) Information & Application Do Not Knock Registry Information Dog Licenses Election Results Fee Schedule General & Zoning Bylaws Marriage Licenses Notary Services Polling Locations Precinct Map Public Records Requests Town Meeting Warrants & Results Town Officials Directory Vital Records Request Voter Registration Contact Info Phone: (508) 657-2830 Fax: (508) 657-2832 Address: Municipal Center 10 Mechanic Street Bellingham, MA 02019 United States See map: Google Maps Municipal Center • 10 Mechanic Street • Bellingham, MA 02019 Monday - Thursday 8:30-4:30 • Friday 8:30-1:00 Questions or Comments about this website? Click Here Government Websites by CivicPlus ® Staff Login