All dogs six months or older located within the Town of Hull must be licensed.
Licenses must be renewed annually; failure to do so may result in a fine for each unlicensed dog, per MGL Ch. 140, §141.
Licenses are valid January 1 thru December 31 of each given year.
The license fee is waived for service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and for those residents 70 years of age or older. Owners must still apply for the license and provide proof of status and current year rabies certificate. Application must be done by mail or in-person at the Town Clerk's office.
Altered (spayed / neutered) dogs are eligible for a reduced rate on the license fee.
No license is issued for a dog not having a current rabies vaccination.
The Town Clerk must have a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate on file before issuing a license.
Purchased licenses are non-refundable.
Licenses are not transferable from one dog to another.
Tags must be worn by dogs at all times (MGL Ch. 140, §13).
If your dog becomes lost, please contact Animal Control.
If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk.
Click 'Renew License'.
Provide a past license number. If valid, a shopping cart is made having your renewing licenses.
To purchase new licenses, return to this page and select the new items.
When you have all the items you need, click 'Check Out' from within the shopping cart to complete the process.
Click the appropriate license item from those to the right to add it to your shopping cart.
To purchase other items, return to this page and select them.
When you have all the items you need, click 'Check Out' from within the shopping cart to complete the process.
Items purchased online are subject to a per item convenience fee, indicated as 'Online Fee'.
Purchases made online are payable using American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa credit cards.
Licenses are sent through the postal mail. A $1.00 fee is added to the order for postage. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing and delivery.
All registrations are subject to review. Knowingly providing false or misleading information can result in penalty, fine or prosecution under the law.