You can register your dog at your local city or town clerk's office where you live. For example:
- In Manchester, NH, you can register your dog in person at the City Clerk's Office, One City Hall Plaza, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also register by mail or online if your dog's rabies vaccination is current
- In Merrimack, NH, licenses are available at the Town Clerk's office during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and can also be renewed online or by mail with the required documentation
- In Concord, NH, dog licenses can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office either in person, by mail, or online. You must provide a current rabies certificate when licensing your dog
- In Nashua, NH, you can register by mail or online by submitting the Dog License Application along with proof of current rabies vaccination and payment to the City Clerk's Office
- In Salem, NH, dog licenses can be renewed or registered by mail, drop box, or online via the town's payment portal. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required
Generally, you must provide proof of current rabies vaccination to register your dog, and if your dog is spayed or neutered, you should provide that documentation to qualify for reduced fees. Registration is required annually, typically valid from May 1 to April 30 of the following year, and failure to license your dog can result in fines and penalties
. If you want to register your dog with a national registry, such as for pedigree or breed purposes, you can register with the American Kennel Club (AKC) online through their website
. To summarize, you should:
- Visit or contact your local city or town clerk's office.
- Provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
- Submit any spay/neuter documentation if applicable.
- Pay the required licensing fee.
- You may have options to register in person, by mail, or online depending on your location.
If you provide your city or town, I can give you more specific registration instructions.
