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LEWISTON — The city clerk’s department is reminding all Lewiston dog owners the one-month grace period for licensing their pets will expire Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Per state law, a dog’s license expires Dec. 31 of each year, and a $25 late fine will be added to each license for all dogs licensed after the grace period deadline.
According to the Lewiston city clerk, dog license fees are $11 for a male or female dog and $6 for a spayed or neutered animal, which means a late fine is more than the cost of the license itself. Per state requirements, the late fine is assessed per dog and not per household.
Many dog owners may not have re-licensed their pet because they may have misplaced the animal’s rabies certificate — required to be shown at the time of licensing. Pet owners should contact their veterinarian’s office to request a duplicate copy of the rabies certificate if they cannot locate their copy.
As a convenience, Lewiston dog owners may mail in their license renewal information, and the tag for the new year will be mailed back to the owner. The dog owner should mail a copy of the rabies certificate, along with the dog’s name, the owner’s name, address and phone number, and a check payable to City of Lewiston for the correct amount. Residents may also register their dog’s license on line at the city’s website. Dog owners in other communities are encouraged to contact their own town office.
Rabies is a serious problem in Maine, and residents are urged to take the time to protect their pet against this deadly virus. Dog licensing is one way to ensure rabies vaccination, which protects the health of your pet.
The Lewiston city clerk’s office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lewiston residents should direct questions or request information by calling 207-513-3124.
