New York State Agricultural and Markets Law requires that dogs be licensed by the municipality where you reside.

Dog License Application: 
Step 1: Fill out your New York State Dog License Application. You will be required to upload a copy of your rabies vaccination certificate. 

Step 2: Complete your payment by online check by clicking here (no service fee).  Alternatively, you can pay by credit card, which will incur a nominal service fee, by clicking here. The fee for an unaltered dog is $30/year, and the fee for a spayed/neutered dog is $22/year.

 ***Please note, the dog license fee has increased as of January 1, 2025. 

Dog License Renewal: 
Step 1: Renew your license here. Please upload a copy of your dog's current rabies certificate. We will not be able to process your renewal without a current rabies certificate.

Step 2: Pay by online check (no service fee) or credit card (with a nominal fee for the credit card option) to complete your transaction.The fee for an unaltered dog is $30/year, and the fee for a spayed/neutered dog is $22/year.

The City of Rye issues annual off-leash permits for dogs for Rye Town Park. 

YOU MUST HAVE A NYS DOG LICENSE to get a Rye Town Park Permit.  

The hours of operation for the off-leash section are 6:00am to 9:00am.

To enter the dog park, you must show a valid Rye Town Park off-leash paper license that matches your dog’s Rye Town Park tag.

RTP Renewal/Applications:
Step 1: Obtain, or renew, your Rye Town Park Off-Leash Permit here. This will require you to upload your current dog license and rabies certificate. We must have both to process your permit renewal or application.

Step 2: Complete your transaction by online check, with no service fee, by clicking here .  Alternatively, you can pay by credit card, which will incur a nominal service fee, by clicking here. The fee for an Off-Leash Permit is $30/year.

Please review the map as the Off-Leash area is not fenced:

• Off-Leash Map