Governor Janet Mills' Executive Order of March 2020 which temporarily suspended dog licensing laws and which was renewed monthly, has been replaced by a new Executive Order dated February 2, 2021 which reinstates the state's dog licensing requirements.  For this calendar year only, the normal January 1 deadline for dog licensure will end June 2, 2021.

Dog owners must license their dogs no later than June 2, 2021.   Late fees of $25 per dog will begin on June 3.

Dog owners are asked to register their dogs online using the state's Dog Licensing portal at: http://www.doglicensing.com/.  Residents who do not have online access may call the tax off at 207-799-0881 to schedule an appointment.

• When registering your dog you must bring your dog's current rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering. 
• Fees for registration are $11 male or female; $6 spayed or neutered.  
• Maine law requires dogs 6 month of age and older to be licensed.  

Up to 90 percent of registration fees go directly to the State of Maine Animal Welfare Program to support investigations of cruelty to animals. Required rabies certification also combats increasing instances of rabies in Maine, safeguarding public safety and health for everyone.