2010 Dog License are available.
Dog License
In the State of New Hampshire all dogs are required to be licensed after the age of 4 months and must be licensed by April 30th of each year. According to RSA 466:13, any owner or keeper of a dog who fails to license the dog pursuant to RSA 466:1 shall forfeit $25.00 (civil forfeiture) to the town clerk of the municipality in which the dog is kept.
Necessary Documentation:
Copy of current veterinary certificate with proof of rabies, i.e. rabies tag number and expiration date.
Proof of neutering/spaying, if applicable.
Fees:
$9.00 Male or Female
$6.50 Spayed or Neutered
$6.50 Puppy (Dog must be under 7 months old at the time of registration)
$2.00 Senior Citizen (Seniors must be 65 or older and only one discounted license per senior.)
25.00 Group License ( 5 or more dogs)
Late fee commencing June 1st & $1.00 per month
What happens if I don't license my dog?
Failure to license a dog is a violation of state law. In addition to the annual license fee you will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per month for each month after June 1st. In addition, you are subject to a$25.00 civil forfeiture fine, if it is not paid, the case will be disposed of in the Rochester District Court.
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