Last Chance: Register Your Dog by April 30

The deadline for to license your dog is April 30. All dogs at least 4 months old must be registered at the Merrimack town clerk's office for the ensuing year.

According to the link on the town website about dog licensing, the State of New Hampshire RSA 466:1 requires that all owners of dogs 4 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 1 of each year to April 30 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.

For your convenience, you may use the Dog License Registration Form to license your dog by mail.  The form can be found by clicking here.

Fees for licenses are:

• Puppy (ages 4-7 months) $7.50
• Neutered or spayed dog $7.50
• Un-neutered/spayed dog $10.00

Senior citizens, ages 65 or older, may register one dog at a discounted price of $3. Proof of age must be provided the first time the discount is given. First time discounts can not be given for on-line transactions.

For more information about dog licensing in Merrimack, visit the town website.

Do you have an important deadline the community needs to know about? Email them to carolyn.dube@patch.com.