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New York State requires all dogs to be licensed annually. Once the dog reaches 4 months of age or older, the dog owner must license the dog with the Town Clerk's office. To license your dog you must present the following information:

A copy of the current rabies certificate; and
Verification from a veterinarian that the dog has been spayed or neutered (if applicable)

Senior Dog License Discount (New in 2026)

The Town of Canandaigua Town Clerk’s Office now offers a $5.00 discount on dog licenses for residents 65 years of age and older.

This discount applies to:

New dog licenses
License renewals

Effective January 1, 2026, eligible residents must present valid identification at the time of initial application.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at
townclerk@townofcanandaigua.org

Effective March 1, 2024

Spayed/Neutered	$23
Not Spayed/Neutered	$33
Lost License Tag	$3
Late Fee	$5

NEW!! ONLINE DOG LICENSING- We are excited to announce that you can now renew your dog's license online. There is a processing fee of $1.75 to renew online. The rabies vaccination must be up to date. Click HERE to renew the license.

If your dog’s rabies vaccination has expired, you will need to provide the updated vaccination certificate to the Town Clerk’s office prior to renewing the license online. You can email the updated rabies certificate to claske@townofcanandaigua.org or fax it to 585-394-9476.