Town Clerk's Office

Dog Licenses

Online Dog Licenses

Click on the dog licensing button above to renew your dog license online. Online registration will cost up to an additional $1.85 to cover the costs of the online registrar. At present, online registration must be paid with an online check or bank transfer; credit cards may be supported in the future. You may still register your car in person at the town hall, or by mail, as explained in your renewal notice. Only a renewal of an existing registration may be done online; registration of a new vehicle, must be done in person at the town hall.

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.