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Dog Licenses

One of the worst scenarios a pet owner can face is having their four-legged family member go missing. Licensing and vaccinating your dog improves your odds of a safe and happy reunion with your furry pal if the worst should happen to you.

Not only does a rabies vaccination help prevent the spread of the deadly disease, but having a current rabies tag on your dog’s collar is the quickest and easiest way for others to know your dog is protected. A dog also wearing its town’s license tag is more likely to be reunited with you. A license tag is a quick way for officials to verify ownership of a stray and contact you with the news your pup was found.

Last, but not least, vaccinating and licensing your dog is the law.

Per WISCONSIN STATUTE SEC. 95.21(2)

A rabies vaccination is required for all dogs at no later than five (5) months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination. Thereafter, the owner shall have the dog revaccinated before the date that the immunization expires as stated on the certificate of vaccination.

Per WISCONSIN STATUTE SEC. 174.05(01)

The owner of a dog more than 5 months of age on January 1 of any year, or 5 months of age within the license year, shall annually, or on or before the date the dog becomes 5 months of age, pay the dog license tax and obtain a license.

Town of Algoma Dog Licensing Information

  • There is a maximum limit of three (3) dogs per household.
  • All dogs five (5) months or older must be licensed EVERY calendar year.
  • Each dog in your household five (5) months old or older must have its own license.
  • Obtain your yearly dog license before April 1 to avoid late fees.
    • Late fees do not apply for dogs who turn five (5) months old after April 1.
    • Late fees do not apply for dog licenses when moving into the town or adopting a new dog after April 1.

How to Obtain a License

Dog licenses are available at the Town Hall. To receive your license(s):

  1. Present a current vaccination certificate for each dog in your household.
    • A vaccination tag that attaches to a collar is NOT a vaccination certificate.
    • A vaccination certificate IS a paper document from your vet that includes your dog’s information, the vaccination details, and your vet’s signature.
    • The vaccination certificate must be presented EVERY YEAR for verification, even if it has not expired since the previous year.
    • Contact your vet’s office to obtain a copy of the vaccination certificate if you cannot find it in your records.
  2. Pay the applicable dog license tax:
    • Neutered Males & Spayed Females
      $10.00 per dog
    • Unneutered Males & Unspayed Females
      $15.00 per dog
    • Late Fee (licenses not obtained before April 1)
      $5.00 per dog
    • New Dogs Adopted or Dogs Turning 5 Months Old After July 1
      1/2 the regular fee amount

Other Town Licenses

Information and applications for other Town licenses will be posted here soon!