Dog Licensing

Wisconsin state law requires that prior to April 1st of each year, or upon reaching 5 months of age, all dogs must be licensed and must have an active certificate of proof of rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian. A certificate of proof of current vaccination must be presented when obtaining a license.

Licenses are available for purchase by mail by sending a check in the amount of the applicable license fee along with the current rabies vaccination certificate from the veterinarian to Village of Nelsonville, P.O. Box 86, Nelsonville, WI 54458. The certificate contains all the information required for issuance of the license, and will be returned to you, with the license, by return mail.

Dog License fees in the Village of Nelsonville are as follows:
(You may pay either by check/cash only,
we do not accept debit/credit card payments)
PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST EACH YEAR:
Neutered Male/Spayed Female: $12.00
Un-neutered Male/Un-spayed Female: $22.00

APRIL 1ST AFTER EACH YEAR:
Neutered Male/Spayed Female: $17.00
Un-neutered Male/Un-spayed Female: $27.00

Dogs are not allowed to run at large. All animals must be leashed at all times.

A late fee of $5.00 shall be charged the owner of each dog 5 months of age or over who fails to obtain a dog license before April 1st. In addition, the fines for a dog running a large, for failure to obtain a dog license or failure to have a dog vaccinated against rabies is in excess $150.00 for each offense.