Delinquent Dog Licenses
Tolland Animal Control was notified by the Town Clerk’s office that there are hundreds of dogs on the Town’s Dog License Delinquency List. Animal Control Officers would like to urge dog owners who have not already purchased a 2019 license, to please license their dog(s) immediately. In addition to the $1 per month late fee; failure to comply with Connecticut State statute §22-338 will result in an infraction ticket which carries an additional $75 penalty for each unlicensed dog. Beginning September 1st, 2019, infractions tickets will be written to those owners not in compliance with this State Statute.
There are several options to renew licenses, including an online option.
Tolland now offers residents the convenience of renewing your dog license online by using your MasterCard, Visa, Discover credit or debit card. Visit the Town Clerk's web-page to use this service for license renewals only; dogs must have a current rabies vaccination and or spay/neuter certificate on file, and you must know the dog’s 2018 tag number. An additional convenience fee of $1.75 will be charged per license to allow for this online service. First time licenses must be obtained in person or by mail.
As always you may stop by the Town Clerk’s Office to purchase a new tag. The initial cost is $8.00 for Spayed/Neutered dogs or $19.00 for dogs not Spayed/Neutered, plus the overdue fee of $1 per month. Licenses are available in the Town Clerk’s Office located in Town Hall during regular business hours. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday closed.
IMPORTANT: Please take note that by failing to license your dog(s) with the town each year, you are in violation of Connecticut State Statute §22-338. As stated above, this violation carries an additional penalty of $75.00 for each unlicensed dog owned or kept by you. Animal Control Officers are required to issue infraction tickets to those in violation of the State Statute. Beginning September 1st, 2019 Animal Control Officers will begin issuing infraction tickets for unlicensed dogs. If you have any questions regarding licensing, please contact our office at 860-871-3676. The overdue fee(s) and infraction fee(s) are set by the State of Connecticut.
If you had a dog licensed in 2018 and no longer own that dog, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office 860-871-3630 or email animalcontrol@tolland.org to remove that dog from the listing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.