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Dog Licenses

Dog Licenses for 2024-2025 are due by April 30th

Renewal Dog License:

  • You may renew today via online payments or stop by the office and register in person during window hours.
  • IF you have received a postcard from the Town Clerk about a dog not previously licensed NOTE that we have assigned a temporary license # and you may use this # to renew the dog license. (no need to use the new dog license feature.)

New Dog License:

  • Currently these are completed at the town clerk's office during window hours or ONLINE using the New License under Dogs.
  • Please bring the current rabies vaccination form to complete the process OR scan the form while completing the ONLINE new dog licensing.
  • Have you lived locally in the past year? We may have already entered your dog's information into the system. Give us a call or email us to find out. (All veterinarians are required to provide rabies information for all dog's in the state.)
  • Note, if you have received a postcard or letter from the Town Clerk's office about a new dog license you may use the Renew feature online with the temporary license number provided in the communication.

Did you dog just get an updated rabies vaccination?

  • Make sure to bring a copy with you in case we haven't received it from your vet. They typically send them once a month or sometimes less often.

Is your dog exempt from vaccination because of a medical condition?

Please note the office sends out email reminders during the year to alert owners to renewal time. Make sure we have a current email under your dog's license - just give us a call.

We are looking for a fresh face to be the mascot of the Town Clerk's Office. Think your dog has what it takes?

Send in a photo of your dog by April 30th and see. 

  • To enter the photo contest your dog/s must have a license for 2024-2025
  • Please note you may submit only one image per licensed dog.
  • You need to email the photo to the town clerk OR message us on Facebook
  • After April 30th, residents will be able to vote for their favorite dog in person at the town office OR on the official Town Clerk Facebook Page for one week.
  • Winner will be announced in early May after votes are tallied.
  • Winner will receive the #1 dog license for 2024-25, a basket of dog goodies (we are even creating a chew toy by hand), and become the face of the Town Clerk's office and online for 1-year.

How do I register a dog?

  • All dogs in the state of New Hampshire must be registered between January 1st and April 30th of each year.
  • To register a dog the town clerk's office must receive a copy of the dog's rabies certificate to keep on file.
  • Dogs, just like vehicles and trailers, can be registered in-person, online or via mail or drop box. **If using drop box or mailing-in services you must include $1.00 for postage for returned license to your address.

The Cost is:

  • $6.50 for neutered or spayed dogs or puppies under the age of 7 months.
  • $9.00 for unaltered dogs
  • $2.00 for one dog registered to a household with a family member over 65 years of age.

Starting in June, failure to register will results in fines and civil forfeitures and can lead to a court summons and additional fees.

General Information about Dogs and Dog Licensing in NH:

  • Dog licenses are required for all dogs living in New Hampshire.
  • These licenses vary in fee depending upon the age and neuter/spay status of the dog.
  • To obtain a dog license your dog must have an up to date rabies vaccine. The first time you register a dog, you will need to come into the Town Clerk's Office during window hours. Afterward, you may re-register you dog online as long as we have an up to date rabies vaccination on record.
  • Senior citizens do get one discounted license per household.
  • Kennels of 5 or more dogs can receive a kennel license with proof of vaccination for each dog owned. This is a set fee.
  • If you have a new dog, your vet will send us vaccination information as this is required by law. Don't be surprised if you receive a letter from us between February and April asking you to register any new dogs in your household.

The registration window goes until April 30 of each year without penalty.

After this time late, fees will be assessed. During the month of June a list of unregistered dogs is provided to the Board of Selectmen. Soon after, local police will serve owners Civil Forfeitures with additional fees starting at $25.

We are now able to process your motor vehicle renewal, dog license renewal and/or a request for vital records online.  Click here to make an online payment.