Dog Licensing

State and Municipal law (Village Ordinance - Chapter 21 (PDF)) requires that all dogs five months and older be licensed with the Village each calendar year. A rabies certificate, or proof of rabies vaccination, must be presented every year at the time of licensing.

Licensing your dog is a requirement of the Village. If your pet were to stray, the tag is a valuable resource to help bring them back quickly.

Costs Per Calendar Year (same price for renewals)

  • Intact Male or Intact Female - $20.00
  • Spayed or Neutered - $15.00
  • Late Fee - $5.00*

*A late fee will be assessed for any dog licensed after April 1st. If you just moved to the Village, or have a new dog, you will have a grace period of 30 days to license your dog before the late fee is assessed.*


Contact Us

  1. Bobbi Zauner

    Finance Director / Clerk
    bobbi@cross-plains.wi.us
    Phone: 608-798-3241, ext. 106

  2. Renee Bratton

    Deputy Clerk - Treasurer
    renee@cross-plains.wi.us
    Phone: 608-798-3241, ext. 102

Applying For a License

There are a few different ways you can apply for a dog license. You can apply online, by mail or in person. Please make sure to read the information listed with each method as they are different for each. If you have questions, please give us a call at 608-798-3241.

Applying Online

**NOTE** There is a $3.00 service fee when applying online with a credit or debit card. You can also pay by e-check, with a service fee of $1.50. Postage will be assessed at $1.00, to cover the cost of mailing your tag to you. If you are not willing to pay these fees, do not submit through the online system, either apply in person or by mail.

When applying online you will need to:

  • Complete and submit the Dog License Online Application
  • Upload a rabies vaccination certificate or other proof of rabies vaccination for each dog
  • Make a payment through Municipay (once you submit your application you will be directed to the payment page)

**Please allow 7-10 business days for us to process and mail your tag to you. Your dog is not licensed until we receive payment.**

Applying In Person

Applying in person at Village Hall. We are located at 2417 Brewery Rd and open Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.

When applying in person you will need:

  • A rabies vaccination certificate or other proof of rabies vaccination for each dog

Applying By Mail

To obtain your license by mail, please send us the following:

  • A completed Dog License Application Form (PDF) (Applications cannot be sent via fax or email, they must be mailed along with your payment and other necessary documents)
  • A rabies vaccination certificate or other proof of rabies vaccination for each dog
  • A check made payable to the Village of Cross Plains - according to the fee schedule listed above
  • A self-addressed stamped, business size envelope for the return of your documents and your new license

Mail to:

Village of Cross Plains

2417 Brewery Rd.

Cross Plains, WI 53528


**Please allow 7-10 business days for us to process and mail your tag to you. Your dog is not licensed until we receive payment.**

A Few Important Reminders For Dog Owners

  • Domestic animals (including dogs) shall not be permitted by its owner to run at large in any area within the Village except on the private property of the owner of the animal or on other private property with the consent of the property owner, tenant or person in charge of the premises.
  • All persons bringing a domestic animal into a public building, or on to any sidewalk, street right of way, or other public area shall secure their animal on a leash of 10 feet in length or shorter and maintain their animals under control, meaning connected to a leash held by a person at all times and control the action and conduct of the animal.
  • All persons bringing an animal into a public area shall not allow the animal to have contact with another person, domestic animal or wild animal without prior consent from the person or owner of the animal.
  • All persons bringing an animal into a public area shall be responsible for immediately picking up and disposing of all animal waste.

For more information for pet owners, please review Village Ordinance - Chapter 21.