Dog licenses and dog park permits in Sun Prairie

Dog licenses are processed online through OpenGov.

State statutes and the City of Sun Prairie ordinances require all dogs five (5) months of age or older to be vaccinated for rabies and licensed. Licenses are valid as of January 1 and expire on December 31 of each year. They are to be purchased on an annual basis. To receive a dog park permit, you must license your dog.

Anyone applying for a dog license or dog park permit must submit:

• A copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate for each dog.
  • The rabies vaccination certificate from your veterinarian must state the manufacturer name, the rabies vaccine's serial number, and the expiration date of the rabies vaccination.

Note: Staff will not contact your veterinarian for the rabies vaccination certificate, so please ensure that you have the proper documentation before submitting your application.

Licensing and payment options

1. Online via OpenGov: Go to this link to create or log in to your account in OpenGov.

• Payment options include online via card or e-check, or you may elect to mail in or drop off payment at the City Hall drop box to avoid convenience charges.

Estimated turnaround time: Once payment has been made, you will be emailed a receipt that will provide proof of licensure and dog park access.

Your documentation and dog license tag or tags will be mailed to you within three to five business days.

2. In person: Obtain your dog license in person at the Sun Prairie City Hall during normal operating hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Licensing fees

Dog license fees - 2026

• $25 for spayed or neutered dogs
• $36 for intact dogs
• $21 for a spayed or neutered puppy under 5 months (puppies are dogs who become 5 months of age after July 1 of the license year)
• $29.50 for an intact puppy under 5 months (puppies are dogs who become 5 months of age after July 1 of the licensing year; this is with a birthday of February 1 or later in the licensing year)

Dog park permit fees - 2026

• $46 for the first dog
• $20 for the second and third dog
• $23 for senior or disabled
• $23 for military or veteran

Adding a dog park permit after registration

If you would like to add a dog park permit after submitting and paying for your dog registration, contact the city at licensing@cityofsunprairie.com or call (608) 837-2511. Staff will then add the dog park permit or permits to your registration, and you can then pay and finish online.

Late fees

Per state statutes 174.05(5), a $5 late fee will be assessed to each dog that has not been licensed prior to April 1 each year. Dogs that are too young to be vaccinated by April 1 are exempt from this late fee.