Dog licenses are sold year-round and are valid from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.

A current rabies certificate with proof of spaying/neutering, if applicable, must be on file. If necessary, you will be contacted to forward a copy.

If licensing five dogs or more, a kennel license is required and can be purchased in person or by mail.

For more information, or to notify us if your dog has died or moved, please contact the office at 508-324-2220 or send an e-mail to city_clerks@fallriverma.org.

Please be aware that all credit card transactions will show on your statement as Fall River Tax Pymt along with the convenience fee showing as Unibk Fall River Tx Fee

Please email completed applications to city_clerks@fallriverma.org and mail original completed applications to:

City Clerk
City of Fall River
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722

If needed, PDF applications can be found on the city’s website: https://www.fallriverma.org/city-clerk-forms/.

Business certificates must be notarized and completed in black ink.

Please be aware that all credit card transactions will show on your statement as Fall River Tax Pymt along with the convenience fee showing as: Unibk Fall River Tx Fee

Due to delays associated with refunds, please call 508-324-2220 or e-mail city_clerks@fallriverma.org with any questions or concerns before placing your order.

Please Note:

Birth Certificates are on file for individuals born in Fall River or whose parents resided in Fall River at the time of their birth.

Marriage Certificates are on file only if the parties filed their intention with the City of Fall River. Please include both names on the form.

Death Certificates are on file only for individuals who died in the City of Fall River, who were Fall River residents at the time of their death, or any Veteran buried in Fall River.
A $5 mail processing fee is included with the purchase of the first record.

Due to delays associated with refunds, if you are not certain whether a record is filed with the City of Fall River, please call 508-324-2220 or email the City Clerk’s office by clicking here with any questions or concerns before placing your order.

Please be aware that all credit card transactions will show on your statement as Fall River Tax Pymt along with the convenience fee showing as:Unibk Fall River Tx Fee