Dog Licensing in Connecticut
Connecticut law requires every dog six months or older to be licensed each year through its town. Fees, the renewal deadline, and late penalties are set statewide by Connecticut General Statutes §22-338 — so the rules below apply in all 169 Connecticut towns. Pick your town to license online.
Connecticut dog license at a glance
- Spayed/neutered fee
- $8
- Intact (unaltered) fee
- $19
- Renewal deadline
- June 30 each year
- Late fee
- $1/month from July 1 (max $10)
- Rabies vaccination
- Required
- Towns covered
- 169
How dog licensing works in Connecticut
Each Connecticut town issues its own dog licenses, but the fees and rules come from state law. To license a dog you need a current rabies vaccination, and proof of spaying or neutering to qualify for the lower $8 rate. Licenses run on the state license year and must be renewed by June 30; renewing late adds $1 per month up to $10. HitsLabs lets you do all of this online for participating municipalities.
Find your town
Connecticut's 169 towns, grouped by county.
Fairfield County
Hartford County
Litchfield County
Middlesex County
New Haven County
New London County
Tolland County
Windham County
Frequently asked questions
How much is a dog license in Connecticut?
Under Connecticut General Statutes §22-338, a Connecticut dog license costs $8 for a spayed or neutered dog and $19 for an intact dog. These fees are the same in every CT town.
When are Connecticut dog licenses due?
The Connecticut license year ends June 30, so dog licenses must be renewed by June 30 each year. A late fee of $1 per month applies from July 1, up to a maximum of $10.
Do I need a rabies shot to license my dog in CT?
Yes. Connecticut requires a current rabies vaccination certificate to license any dog six months or older.
Can I license my dog online in Connecticut?
Yes. With HitsLabs you can upload your rabies certificate, pay the fee, and get an active license online in participating municipalities.