The New York State Agriculture and Markets Law requires that all dogs four (4) months of age or older be licensed each year. Any dog under 4 months of age running at large, must also be licensed.
Application forms may be picked up in the Town Clerk's office in the Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Alternately, you may complete the application form on-line, then print it and bring it with you. Scroll down to see license instructions and the application form below.
Dog license renewals (only) may be completed online or in person. Find dog license online renewal info here.
Dog license fees:
Type of dog | Fee |
---|---|
Neutered male or spayed female dog | $9.00 |
Unneutered male or unspayed female dog | $17.00 |
Required documentation:
A certificate from a duly licensed veterinarian must be presented showing that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. In the case of a spayed female dog or a neutered male dog, a veterinary certificate or affidavit of the procedure is required. The Town hosts a Monroe County Rabies Vaccine Clinic once a year; check www.monroecounty.gov/eh-rabies for the annual schedule. Pittsford Clinic details can be found in the Town eNews and on the Town website home page when the clinic date approaches.
You may either mail or bring your license application to the Pittsford Town Hall, 11 S. Main Street, Pittsford, New York 14534. If you do license your dog by mail, please be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so we may return the appropriate forms to you. If you have any questions please call (585) 248-6240 or e-mail the Animal Control Officer.
Click on the image to enlarge or print the "Owner's Instructions" and locate the color and breed codes
that you will need to enter on the license application (located below the instructions).
Click on the image to fill-in and print the "Dog License Application". Be sure to provide any required documentation. Please use "TAB" to move from field to field in the license application.
DOG LICENSE RENEWALS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Dog license renewal is now available online for Pittsford residents. To renew an existing dog license, you may use the link below. You can search by license number, dog name or owner name to find your records.
Please note: dog license renewals completed online are processed through the “Quickpay” online pay processing company, which charges a processing fee for these online payments – these fees do not go to the Town. The fee is $1.75 for debit/credit cards and $2.50 for e-checks, per transaction.
Follow the prompts to pay for your dog license renewal. Payments can be made via credit card, debit card or e-check. If you would like to keep a copy of your payment form, you will need to select “save.”
Once payment is completed, a notification is sent to the Town Clerk’s office. Your renewal will be processed and your renewed license will be sent to you at the email supplied. Please allow three business days for processing.
Please note, this online service is available for renewals only. New dog registrations must be completed in person at the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall, 11 South Main Street.
Online renewal for existing dog licenses: https://clerk.nyquickpay.com/tpittsford.php