Dog Licenses

In accordance with Chapter 13, Title 4, of the General Laws of Rhode Island 1956, as amended, “Every owner or keeper of a dog shall annually in the month of April cause such dog to be licensed.”

Licensing

Renewal Licenses

• Though your dog license(s) will expire on April 30 each year, you have until June 1 each year to renew your dog license.
• Failure to renew your dog license(s) by June 1 each year will result in a $25.00 late fee charge per dog license.
• If your dog is no longer with you, or has passed away, please accept our condolences and notify the Town Clerk's Office, (401) 294-3891, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Obtain a license (new or renewal) in one of the following ways:

1. Online - Click here ($1 fee plus $0.64 postage)
2. In person at the Town Clerk's Office.
3. In person at the Exeter Animal Shelter.
4. Through the mail or drop-box:
   • Send a check made payable to the "Town of Exeter" $6.00 per dog
   • Include a copy of proof of current rabies vaccination
   • Delivery preference:
     • If you want your new tags mailed to you, include a self-addressed stamped envelope
     • If you want to be notified when your tags are ready for pickup, provide a contact phone number
   • Either:
     • Mail to the following address:
       Town Clerk
       Town of Exeter
       675 Ten Rod Road
       Exeter, RI 02822

       OR

     • Deposit your sealed envelope into the drop-box located at the side/ramp entrance to the Town Clerk's office at the above address.