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Dog Licensing

State of New Hampshire RSA 466:1 requires that every owner or keeper of a dog four months old or older shall annually cause it to be registered, numbered, described, and licensed for one year in the city or town in which the dog is kept. Regardless of when the license is obtained, the license shall be effective from May 1 of each year to April 30 of the subsequent year.

What do I need to license my dog?

State law requires that before a license is issued, the owner or keeper of a dog must furnish proof to the town or city clerk that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies.

In addition, if the dog has been spayed or neutered, the owner or keeper needs to furnish the town or city with the proper documentation.

How do I license my dog?

You can register your dog in person at the City Clerk's Office, 58 Opera House Square, Monday Friday, 9:00am12:30pm & 1:30pm5:00pm excluding holidays; or you can register by mail by sending a copy of the rabies certificate, spaying/neutered certificate (if applicable) and the appropriate fee to our office.

In Person at the City Clerk’s Office
By Mail

How and when do I return my absentee ballot?

Mark your ballot correctly following the enclosed instructions
Sign the appropriate affidavit printed on envelope and enclose ballot
Place affidavit envelope into mailing envelope; be sure name, address and ward is printed in upper left corner; affix proper postage
Hand deliver ballot in person to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00pm the day before the election
Or hand deliver in person by a parent, spouse, sibling or child (the person delivering must bring proof of identification and fill out a Return form)
Mail ballot to: City Clerk’s Office, 58 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH 03743
Ballot must be received by 5:00pm on election day

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Commonly asked questions about voting, taxes, registrations, record requests and much more

Dog Licensing

Which dog must be licensed

What do I need to license my dog?

How do I license my dog?

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