Dog Licenses

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& 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.)
• $20.00 Group License (for 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 civil forfeiture fine, if it is not paid, the case will be disposed of in the Rochester District Court. Addition penalties may apply under local ordinances.