Dog Licenses
Registration:
Every owner or keeper of a dog 4 months old or older shall register the dog annually with the town clerk.
Collar Tag:
At the time of registration, the owner will receive a metal tag with the following information — name of the town, year of the issue of the license and its registered number. This tag is to be affixed to the dog’s collar.
Effective Dates:
Regardless of when the license is obtained, it shall be effective from May 1 of each year to April 30 of the subsequent year.
Vaccination Required:
Before a license is issued, the owner or keeper of the dog, must furnish verification that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. If a valid rabies certificate is on file with the clerk, the owner shall not be required to produce such verification at the time of license.
Failure to License:
If a dog owner or keeper should fail to license his/her dog in a timely manner, the town clerk shall notify the local law enforcement officer of a violation of RSA 466:1.
License Fees:
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Puppies 3-7 months old | $7.50 |
| Spayed & neutered dogs | $7.50 |
| Dogs owned by senior citizens (for first dog only) | $3.00 |
| Male / female dog | $10.00 |
| Group license (5 dog minimum) | $20.00 |