Enjoy the convenience of applying for or renewing a license for your dog online.

I WANT TO RENEW MY DOG'S LICENSE ONLINE

I HAVE A NEW DOG & WANT TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE ONLINE

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

All dogs over the age of six months and living in Westport must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed by the Town Clerk. This enables lost dogs to be traced back to the owner and vaccination to be verified in case of bites. The license is good from July 1 through June 30 and must be renewed during the month of June. Each month after that there is a dollar ($1) a month penalty added on to the original fee.

Dog Licenses Fees

• $8/year, neutered or spayed
• $19/year, non-neutered or non-spayed
• $51/year, 10-dog kennel
• $102/year, 20-dog kennel
• $ .50 Replacement Tag

*Additional fees for online applications will apply.

Apply Online – NEW: To use this online option, all dogs need to register as a NEW dog for the first time using this portal. You will need to upload rabies and spay/neuter certificates even if previously presented in prior years depending upon expiration date in system.

The Town of Westport is pleased to announce a new online option to apply for a dog licenses using the Westport Online Services Portal. Once registered in the portal, applicants can apply for a license from anywhere with an internet connection and make a payment online using credit, debit or E-check, and enjoy the ease of annual online renewals.

Click here to learn how to license your dog online on the Westport Online Services Portal
or
Click here to go straight to the portal and register  (Available in June)

Click here to watch videos on how to register on the portal and how to apply for a dog license online

Important information about applying online:

• You must register with the online services portal.
• Complete your online application at a desktop device and not with a mobile device.
• The following Transaction convenience fees apply: Credit Card $1.50 | Debit Card $3.50 | E-Check $.95
• A mailing fee for postage and envelope of $1.00 will be applied.
• Contact information must be entered into the portal for the dog tag to be mailed. Make sure you enter your contact information in the portal and provide the correct address to which you request your dog license be mailed.
• Be sure to add accela.com to your safe sender email list.
• Have your spay/neuter and rabies certificates available to upload as a PDF. If these are not available, contact your veterinary office to obtain digital copies that can be uploaded into the portal.

Apply by US Mail or at Town Hall

The Town Clerk’s Office encourages applicants apply online for dog licenses. Paper applications accompanied by a check payment will still be accepted. Mail or the drop box at the rear of Town Hall are the preferred methods of delivery.  Town Hall is now open to walk-ins, so dog licenses can still be processed in the Town Clerk's Office for those who need in-person assistance. Dog licenses may be obtained by mailing the application, payment, and required certificate(s) (all certificates will be returned with license), along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope to: Westport Town Clerk, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06881. Click here to download the application.