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Common Questions
Questions About Notices
Questions About Current Licenses
Questions About Lost and Found Animals
Questions About Pet Licensing
Questions About PetData
Why did I receive this notice?
Please choose the option that best describes the notice you received:
Why am I being billed when I have a current license?
There may be several reasons why you received a bill when you have a current license. We're happy to help with your account information - please fill out this form to begin the process.
When will I get my license tag?
We will mail your tag and license receipt within 10 business days from the day we receive your completed license application and payment. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days to receive your tag and receipt in the mail. If we have not received correct payment or proper documentation you will be notified via mail and the processing of your license will be delayed.
How do I get a replacement tag?
You may obtain a replacement tag by sending a check or money order payable to “City of Watertown" in the amount of $5.00 to the mailing address below. Please do not send cash. You may include either a copy of your prior license receipt or a note to designate the pet for which you are purchasing a replacement tag. If you need assistance, you may call customer service toll-free at 1-888-556-2903.
Watertown Animal Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929
Only one license tag can be active at one time. Requests for multiple tags for the same animal cannot be fulfilled.
Can I transfer a license?
Licenses may not be transferred from one owner to another owner or from one pet to another pet. A new license must be purchased. Click here to view your licensing options.
Can I obtain a refund?
A refund may be available for the following reasons:
- If a duplicate payment was made for the same pet and the same license term. Be sure to include the pet’s current license tag number if it is available, and as much information as possible regarding your payments.
- If the pet owner lived outside the Watertown city limits at the time of licensing.
Refunds are not available for unused time or if the animal is altered during the licensing period and you paid at the higher rate.
To request a refund, please send your request in writing or via email to Customer Service.
How long is this license valid?
Licenses are valid through December 31st and must be renewed by April 1st of each year.
Where is the local animal shelter?
Pets that are found by Animal Control will be boarded locally. Lost and found pets should be reported to the Animal Control Officer in the Watertown Health Department.
To report stray animals or for questions unrelated to licensing, please call Animal Control at 1-617-972-6446 Ext. 12149.
I have found a pet: what should I do?
If the pet that you have found is wearing a City of Watertown license tag, please enter the tag number in the tag search box on the left side of the page. If you need assistance, you may call our office at 1-888-556-2903.
I have lost a pet: what should I do?
If an Animal Control Officer finds your pet, and your pet is wearing a current license tag on its collar, Animal Control will contact you. If another citizen finds your pet with its license tag, they may call the phone number on the tag, or lookup the tag number through our online tag search.
Lost and found pets should be reported to Animal Control at 1-617-972-6446 Ext. 12149.
Why should I license?
Licensing helps Animal Control identify family pets, should an animal become lost. The fees from licensing are used to care for animals and investigate complaints about stray animals, among other services. Other goals of animal licensing are to promote responsible pet ownership and to reduce the tragedies associated with lost pets and pet overpopulation.
What are the licensing requirements?
Licensing Ordinance
All dogs and cats 6 months of age and older in the City of Watertown are required to be licensed annually.
View the complete City of Watertown ordinance
Due Date
Licenses expire annually on December 31st, and must be renewed by April 1st of each year.
License Term
Licenses are valid through December 31st and must be renewed by April 1st of each year.
Why was licensing privatized?
The City of Watertown chose to privatize animal licensing beginning in 2022 to promote animal licensing, to increase the cost-effectiveness of the program, and to provide additional services to its citizens.
Who is PetData?
Does PetData sell information?
We at PetData consider the privacy of our clients to be of paramount importance. PetData has never sold information or data to any third-party. PetData does not use any personally identifiable data collected for any purpose other than for those purposes as required by client contracts.
We do not respond to requests for information from non-client individuals or corporations, nor do we release information without the express written consent of our clients. PetData does not and will not share or sell client data with any other parties or make client data publicly available unless authorized by the client or required under a legal subpoena. All data belongs to our clients, and PetData serves only as a custodian for client-owned data.
Groups or individuals requesting data should contact their City or County directly as PetData will only release data to our contracted clients.