Town Clerk's Office

Dog Licenses

All dogs that are three (3) months old and older are required by New Hampshire law to have a current dog license. Dog licenses are current from May 1st to April 30th of each year. Owners must produce a current rabies vaccination certificate when the dog is licensed.

The Town of Amherst adopted the NHRSA 466:30-a dog control law in March of 1978. All dogs must be under verbal or physical control at all times. There are also state statutes, regarding nuisance and vicious dogs, as well as a cruelty to animals statute.

The Amherst Animal Control Officer may be reached by contacting the Amherst Police Department at 673-4900.