Dog Licensing

WI State law requires all dogs to be licensed annually.  All dog licenses expire December 31st of the year they were issued.  A current "Proof of Rabies" vaccination from your veterinarian for each animal is required along with your fee for licensing. New residents and pet owners have a 30 day grace period to license your pets.   

• January 1st through March 31st: $10 for an altered animal and $20 for unaltered animal
• April 1st through December 31st: $20 for an altered animal and $40 for unaltered animal

License for each dog you own  can be obtained by submitting:

• proof of rabies certificate. This must be re-submitted each year.
• applicable fees
• dog license form 
• tags will be issued only after this information is completed

Submit payment and forms in person at or by US Mail to:
Town of St. Joseph
1337 County Road V
Hudson, WI 54016

All RENEWAL Dog Licenses received after March 31, will be considered late and incur late fees which are double the $$$$$ listed on the dog license application form. (After March 31, fees are $20 for an altered animal & $40 for un-altered).

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions 

Click here for the Animal Control Page

In addition to a dog license, owners with 4 or more dogs on their property or premises must also have completed a  Kennel License Form.  This applies to Individuals, Commercial Boarding businesses  and Animal Rescues. Renewels received after March 31 are double the $$$$$ listed on the  Kennel License Form.