State of New Hampshire RSA 466:1 requires that all owners of dogs four months and older shall annually cause it to be registered, numbered, described, and licensed for the city or town in which the dog is kept. The license is valid from May 1st of each year to April 30th of the subsequent year.
Per State law, owners must present a valid rabies certificate and a neutering or spaying certificate, if applicable.
Veterinarians are required by State law to notify the town clerk when a rabies vaccination is issued. When this occurs, a notice to license your dog will be issued from this office if your dog is not already licensed.
Fees for licenses are:
- Puppy (ages 4-7 months) $7.50
- Neutered or spayed dog $7.50
- Un-neutered/spayed dog $10.00
- Senior citizen $3.00 [ owner's who ar 65 years old or older (must provide proof), first dog only. Any additional dogs are at the regular fee.]
There are three ways you can License your dog:
- Dog Licenses are available at the Town Clerks’ office during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
- Online dog licensing by clicking dog licensing.
- By Mail: If you are renewing your dog license by mail, please mail the correct fee along with a return, self addressed, stamped envelope to: Town Clerk, PO Box 15, Moultonborough, NH 03254
If your dog has previously been licensed in Moultonborough, the Town Clerk's office will send out Licensing Renewal notices in April. By State law, veterinarians are required to notify the town clerk when a rabies vaccination is issued. When this occurs, you will then receive a notice to license your dog from this office if your dog is not already licensed.
Dogs in Moultonborough are required by law to be restrained at all times. The Animal Control Officer will pick up unrestrained dogs.
Failure to license your dog is a violation of State law. Owners who fail to register their dog by May 1st, will be subject to fines and a court summons.
Late charges are assessed at $1.00 per month, per dog. Civil forfeiture fines will also be assessed in the amount of $25.00 per dog, which will be payable within 15 days of receipt of the notice of failure to register. Failure to pay late charges and civil forfeiture fees within the 15 day period will result in a summons to appear in court.
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