Licensing and Permits

Dog Licenses

Per Rhode Island State Law all dogs over the age of 6 months are required to be licensed. Dog licenses are issued annually in the month of April. The license is good from May 1 until April 30.

The cost is $8 per license and there is a maximum of 3 dogs per household.

In order to license a dog, a current rabies certificate must be presented along with the application.  

*2022 LICENSES WILL BE ISSUED STARTING MARCH 1^st*
 *RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ON-LINE*

FOUR OPTIONS TO APPLY: 

1. ON-LINE ***NEW IN 2022***
   
   Click “On-line Permits and Licenses” under Popular Links
   Click “Town Clerk”, must have digital image of rabies certificate on own device to be uploaded (PDF preferred). Pay on-line option.
   
   
2. MAIL 
   
   Print and complete Dog License Application.
   Mail with rabies certificate and check or money order payable to Town. 
   If applying by mail please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
   
   
3. IN-PERSON ~ Visit POLICE STATION on APRIL 9^th 

   Open Registration Event from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
   Community Room, 176 First Avenue
   Bring rabies certificate and check or money order payable to Town.

4. IN-PERSON ~ Visit TOWN HALL between March 1^st and May 1^st 

   Town Clerk’s office, 125 Main Street, 2^nd Floor, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
   Bring rabies certificate and check or money order payable to Town.
   
   NO RABIES CLINIC THIS YEAR. Visit www.rivma.org. 

   Dog License Application

Residential Overnight Parking Permits

These permits allow a personal vehicle to be parked in specific areas downtown from the hours of 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. The permits are renewable annually by May 1.

Driver's license and proof of residency in the form of a current lease must be presented if NOT a registered voter. The cost is $25 each. 

*2022-2023 PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED STARTING APRIL 1st*
VALID MAY 1, 2022 – APRIL 30, 2023
*RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ON-LINE*

THREE OPTIONS TO APPLY: 

1)     ON-LINE ***NEW IN 2022***

Must have digital image of driver’s license and proof of residency in the form of a current lease (if NOT a registered voter) to be uploaded (PDF preferred). Pay on-line option (service fee applied). 

2)    MAIL 

Use Application Form (fillable), print and mail with copy of driver’s license and proof of residency in the form of a current lease (if NOT a registered voter). Include self-addressed stamped envelope and check or money order payable to Town of East Greenwich. 
 

3)  IN-PERSON ~ Visit TOWN HALL starting Friday, April 1^st

Town Clerk’s office, 125 Main Street, 2^nd Floor
Bring driver’s license, proof of residency in the form of a current lease
(if NOT a registered voter) and cash, check or money order payable to Town of East Greenwich.

NO PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED IF TAXES ARE PAST DUE.

Application Form

Town Code Section 248-47

Residential Overnight Parking Instructions

Residential Overnight Parking Map

Victualing & Liquor Licenses

Visit the Town's on-line permits & business licensing system to apply. 

If you have any questions regarding business licenses please contact the Town Clerk's office at 401-886-8603.