Helena, MT · Lewis and Clark County
Certificate of Registration for a Dangerous Dog
Helena dog owners use this form to register a dangerous dog and provide information about the dog, confinement, and liability protection.
What this form is
This form records a dog owner’s declaration and information about a dangerous dog, including its name, breed, identifying details, and how it will be confined. It asks the owner to confirm warning signage, microchip proof, and liability protection through a bond or insurance. The form lists a $25 annual fee for January through December and includes an Animal Control Officer inspection section.
Who needs it
A Helena owner registering a dangerous dog should complete the form and provide the requested dog, confinement, microchip, and liability-protection information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a mailing address and email for Utility Customer Services Division.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it calls for an attached bond or insurance proof but does not identify any attachment as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Certificate of Registration for a Dangerous Dog PDF.
- 2
Complete the Owner and Dog Details
Enter the owner’s name and address, describe the dog, and mark the confinement and other applicable choices.
- 3
Gather Liability Proof
Attach the bond or insurance proof described on the form and provide the requested bond or policy details.
- 4
Submit to the City
Use the contact information listed on the form and check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the dangerous dog registration form request?
- It requests the owner’s name and address, dog details, confinement choices, warning-sign and microchip confirmations, and information about liability protection. It also includes a section for an Animal Control Officer inspection.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Registration for a Dangerous Dog?
- No. The document has a signature and date line but no notary block. It asks for a bond or insurance proof attachment, but does not say that either attachment must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the dangerous dog registration form?
- The form does not state how to submit it. It lists a Utility Customer Services Division mailing address and email; check the city website for current contact details before sending the completed form and any required attachments.
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