Guilford, NY · Chenango County
Dog License Application
Dog owners use this application to request a license for a dog kept in the Town of Guilford.
What this form is
This application collects the owner's contact information and details about the dog, including its breed, colors, identification, and rabies vaccination. The instructions say dogs four months or older must be licensed, as must younger dogs running at large. Applicants choose a license type, sign the form, and provide proof of current rabies vaccination and spay or neuter status.
Who needs it
Owners who keep a dog in Guilford must apply if the dog is four months or older, or if a younger dog runs at large.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required proof to the clerk in the town where the dog is harbored. The form lists the Guilford Town Clerk at 223 Marble Rd., Guilford, NY 13780, and says payment may be made in cash or by check payable to Guilford Town Clerk.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it asks for proof of rabies vaccination and spay or neuter status, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Dog License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter owner and dog information, choose a license type, and sign the form.
- 3
Gather Required Proof
Include proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter.
- 4
Submit To The Town Clerk
Submit the application and payment to the clerk in the town where the dog is harbored.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application?
- No. Sign the application without a notary. The form asks for proof of current rabies vaccination and spay or neuter status, but does not require those attachments to be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Dog License Application?
- Submit it with proof of current rabies vaccination and spay or neuter status to the clerk in the town where the dog is harbored. The form lists the Guilford Town Clerk's address as 223 Marble Rd., Guilford, NY 13780.
- Which dogs need to be licensed?
- The instructions say all dogs four months of age or older must be licensed. A dog under four months must also be licensed if it is running at large.
- What payment does the application accept?
- The form says payment may be made with cash or a check payable to Guilford Town Clerk. It lists local, state, and total fees by license type.