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Dog licensing is now available online at www.salem.com/dogs City of Salem Ilene Simons City Clerk’s Office City Clerk 93 Washington Street, Room 3 [PHONE REDACTED], Ext. 41200 Salem, MA 01970 Annual New Dog License / Annual Renewal Dog License Per the City of Salem Ordinances, Sec. 8-31 all dogs 6 months or older, or who have obtained its first rabies vaccination, must be licensed by the first of April each year. Proof of current rabies is required. The fee is as follows: Intact Male / Female - $15.00 Neutered / Spayed - $10.00 (Proof required) Payment can be made by mail to the address listed above. Please enclose a check or money order (payable to the City of Salem), along with proof of rabies and neuter/spay. Or you can pay in person at City Hall, Room 3, City Clerk’s Office by cash, check, credit or debit card. There is a bank surcharge for credit and debit payments. Any dog license renewal received after July 1st is subject to a $15.00 late fee, plus any prior license fees not paid. For licensing questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at [PHONE REDACTED], Ext. 41200. Name of Owner: Phone Current Address: Apt./Unit No.: Mailing Address: (if different) Owner Email: Primary Vet Clinic: Primary Vet Name: Vet Phone No.: Vet Email: Name of Dog: Dog Breed: Age of Dog: Gender: Neuter/Spay: Color: Annual dog licensing begins in January. A reminder notice is mailed out with the annual census. Due to the high volume of licensing requests in the first quarter of each year, please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. If a license is needed more quickly, we recommend obtaining a license over-the-counter at Room 3, City Clerk’s Office. If you have moved or no longer own a dog previously licensed with the City, please call to update the Clerk’s Office at [PHONE REDACTED], Ext. 41200. * * * * * * Any complaints concerning dogs should be made to the Animal Control Officer at [PHONE REDACTED], Ext. 50121 or by email to [EMAIL REDACTED]. If the Animal Control Officer is aware of a complaint concerning your dog, a fine will be issued to the dog’s owner in seven days if the dog is not licensed with the City Clerk’s Office.