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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Commonly asked questions about voting, taxes, registrations, record requests and much more
Dog Licensing
State of New Hampshire RSA 466:1 requires that every owner or keeper of a dog four months old or older shall annually cause it to be registered, numbered, described, and licensed for one year in the city or town in which the dog is kept. Regardless of when the license is obtained, the license shall be effective from May 1 of each year to April 30 of the subsequent year.
State law requires that before a license is issued, the owner or keeper of a dog must furnish proof to the town or city clerk that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies.
In addition, if the dog has been spayed or neutered, the owner or keeper needs to furnish the town or city with the proper documentation.
You can register your dog in person at the City Clerk's Office, 58 Opera House Square, Monday Friday, 9:00am12:30pm & 1:30pm5:00pm excluding holidays; or you can register by mail by sending a copy of the rabies certificate, spaying/neutered certificate (if applicable) and the appropriate fee to our office.
Voting and Elections
In the State of New Hampshire a registered voter may vote by absentee ballot if unable to vote
in person due to one of the following reasons:
• Physical Disability
• Religious Observance
• Absence from city on day of election
• Employment Obligations
• Apply in person at the City Clerk’s Office
• Contact the City Clerk’s Office (603) 542-7003
• Click on link for appropriate election and print form
• Email the City Clerk at cityclerk@cmnhdev24.jjcbigideas.com
Drop off in person at the City Clerk’s Office
• Mail to: City Clerk’s Office, 58 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH 03743
• Fax it to 603-542-7038
• Email it to cityclerk@cmnhdev24.jjcbigideas.com
- In Person at the City Clerk’s Office
- By Mail
- Mark your ballot correctly following the enclosed instructions
- Sign the appropriate affidavit printed on envelope and enclose ballot
- Place affidavit envelope into mailing envelope; be sure name, address and ward is printed in upper left corner; affix proper postage
- Hand deliver ballot in person to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00pm the day before the election
- Or hand deliver in person by a parent, spouse, sibling or child (the person delivering must bring proof of identification and fill out a Return form)
- Mail ballot to: City Clerk’s Office, 58 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH 03743
- Ballot must be received by 5:00pm on election day