Every owner or keeper of a dog 4 months old or older shall register the dog annually with the town clerk. 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.  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.

Fees -
$6.50 -  puppies 3-7 months old
$6.50 - spayed and neutered dogs
$2.00 - dogs owned by senior citizens (for first dog only)
$9.00 - male/Female
$20.00 - group license (5 dog minimum)