Dog Licenses

At this time our offices are CLOSED to the public to comply with the Governor’s Order.

All dogs over 6 months of age are required to be registered with the town clerk by April 1st each year per state statute. 2021 Dog licenses are available now.

**  PLEASE NOTE:  IF EMAILING A COPY OF RABIES CERTIFICATE, PLEASE SCAN AND ATTACH AS A PDF.
NO SCREEN SHOTS PLEASE  **

To register by mail while the offices are closed:

New Dogs:
» Register a new dog by mailing or emailing a copy of a current rabies certificate, owner’s name, address and contact information, dog breed, color, age, size (small, medium or large) and date of spay or neuter.
   »  Payments may be made by check (mail or drop box). You can also make payments online at www.essexvt.org (convenience fees will be charged)
   »  License and tag(s) will be mailed to you.(Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope)

Renewals:
   » Renew by mail or email by sending the fee and current rabies certificate.
   » Payments may be made by check (mail or drop box). You can also make payments online at www.essexvt.org (convenience fees will be charged)
   »  License and tag(s) will be mailed to you. (Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope)

Cost of Dog Licenses:

If you have moved out of Essex or no longer have your dog, please call the clerk’s office at 802-879-0413 option 6 or email clerk@essex.org.

Cats & Other Animals

There are no licensing requirements for cats or other animals. If you have an animal related problem call animal control at 802-878-1333.