Every owner or keeper of a dog 4 months old or older shall annually register the dog for one year in the office of the town clerk. In addition, the dog must wear around its neck a collar to which a metal tag is attached with the following information - name of the town, year of the issue of the license and its registered number. 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.
Transfer of License - a recorded license shall be valid in any part of the state and may be transferred with the dog licensed.
Failure to License - If an owner or keeper of an unlicensed dog fails to license the dog in a timely manner, the town clerk shall notify the local law enforcement officer of a violation of RSA 466:1.
Fees -
$6.50 - spayed and neutered dogs
$2.00 - dogs owned by senior citizens
$9.00 - all other dogs
For additional information - See William Botsford, Town Offices, Route 16 A or call, (603) 383 - 6248.
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