Dog Licenses

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DOG LICENSES MUST BE RENEWED BY APRIL 30, 2023

For more information, questions or concerns, please call 268-1553 or e-mail licenses@northkingstown.org.

2023 Dog License Application (PDF)

Dog Licensing Requirements 

Section 4-13-4 of the 1956 General Laws of Rhode Island, as amended, provides that every owner or keeper of a dog shall annually license their dog during the month of April.

Rabies Certificates & Fees

A new Rabies Certificate will be required if the current expiration date is earlier than May 1, 2023 in addition to the license fee of $8 per dog. Please pay in cash or check, made payable to the Town of North Kingstown.

Late Licensing Fines

After April 30th, the cost of a dog license will be $33, which equals the $8 license fee plus a late fine of $25.

License Renewal in Person

Dog licensing is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Town Clerk’s Office
100 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852

Renewals by Mail

If you wish to renew by mail, please send your renewal to the Town Clerk, and ensure you include these items in the envelope:

  • Completed License Dog License Application (PDF)
  • Rabies certificate (if needed), which will be returned to you
  • Check for $8 payable to the Town of North Kingstown
  • Self-addressed, stamped envelope (with return postage of $0.82 or include an additional $0.82 for postage in your check)

Town Clerk’s Office
100 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852

Rabies Clinic

A Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the North Kingstown Animal Shelter, 395 Hamilton Allenton Road.  The fee is $15.00 (cash only).  Please note that all dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.  

In order to obtain a three (3) vaccine, the prior Rabies Certificate MUST be presented.

For other Rabies Clinics throughout the State, please visit: https://rivma.org/owners/rabies-clinics

Record Removal

If you no longer have your dog, please notify us so that the dog may be removed from our records. All Inquiries should be made to the Town Clerk’s Office by calling 401-294-3331, ext. 121 or 123.