Dog licenses for the 2016 licensing period of April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 will be available at the Fall River City Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. beginning on Monday, March 7, 2016.
Owners are required to obtain new licenses for all dogs four months or older.
Dog owners cannot be issued a dog license unless they first produce a veterinarian’s certificate indicating that their dog has been vaccinated against rabies and that the vaccination has not expired.
To avoid unnecessary inconvenience, when applying for a dog license, dog owners must make sure they bring a valid veterinarian’s certificate with current Fall River address.
License fees are $15.00 for male or female dogs and $10.00 for neutered males or spayed females. To obtain a neutered male or spayed female license, owners must present a veterinarian’s certificate stating that the dog has been neutered or spayed.
Under Massachusetts General Laws, any dog owner 70 years of age or older is entitled to a free license with proof of age.
Owners of unlicensed dogs shall be subject to all fines and penalties as set forth in Section 6-12 of the Ordinances of the City of Fall River.
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