All dogs kept in Dane County are required to be licensed at 5 months of age and older (Wis. Stats. 174.05 and 174.42); licenses run on a calendar year basis. Proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian is required prior to issuance of a license (Wis. Stats. 95.21). An electronic copy of rabies vaccination is acceptable for verification.
Licenses are sold starting approximately the second week in December of the prior tag year and go through July 31.
Example: 2026 Tags will be sold starting approximately December 8, 2025, through July 31, 2026
How to License Your Dog:
- Dog License Application Form – Completed applications can be brought or mailed to the Town Office along with the proof of vaccination and payment
- Current rabies certificate showing the date of immunization information, veterinary name, Spay/Neuter status
- Payment – Cash, Check made payable to the Town of Bristol or by online credit card purchase portal found to the right
- If mailing in an application and payment: Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your dog tag and document
- Mail to: Town of Bristol, 7747 County Hwy N, Sun Prairie, WI 53590