State and local laws require that all dogs over four months of age be licensed. Proof of rabies vaccination, spaying or neutering is required. License fees are as follows:
4 months & older: Male, unneutered; female, unspayed: $23.00
4 months & older: Male, neutered; female, spayed: $11.00
Exemptions: No fee for a guide dog, war dog, police dog, work dog, hearing dog or service dog.
The Town Clerk's office is required by State law to collect information regarding the location and presence of any wild animals that are harbored. The law states that each person owning, possessing, or harboring a wild animal as set forth must report its presence to the Town Clerk's office on or before April 1 of each year. Information required includes the name, address and emergency contact number for every person or business where wild animals are harbored. Copies of this law are available in the Town Clerk's office.
The Westchester County Clerk's office offers personal identification cards to Westchester County residents that may be used as an appropriate proof of identify, as well as official form of ID. A certified copy of your birth certificate as well as identification to verify your identity and residence will be required. You may obtain more information by contacting the Westchester County Clerk's office at 914-995-3080.
