Homer, NY · Cortland County
Application for Purebred License or Renewal
This application lets a dog owner request or renew a purebred license by listing eligible dogs and submitting the completed form to the clerk where the dogs are harbored.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form records the owner’s information and details about purebred dogs over four months old, including breed, registry information, rabies vaccination, and spay or neuter status. The owner swears to the information and requests a license. Apply to the clerk of the city or town where the dogs are harbored; the form says the license must be renewed annually before it expires. Submit proof of rabies vaccination and the applicable fee with the application.
Who needs it
A dog owner seeking a purebred license or annual renewal for eligible dogs harbored in the Town of Homer should complete and submit this application to the clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat with the date and signature and title.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Application for Purebred License or Renewal from the Town of Homer.
- 2
Fill In Owner And Dog Details
Complete the owner information and list each eligible dog, including registry and rabies vaccination details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the owner statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Clerk
Send the completed application, rabies vaccination proof, and applicable fee to the clerk where the dogs are harbored.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Homer. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a purebred license in Homer?
- Complete the application, list eligible dogs, and submit it to the clerk where the dogs are harbored. Include rabies vaccination proof and the applicable fee.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. Sign the owner’s statement before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- Can I complete the jurat with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the remotely notarized application.
- What else should I submit with the form?
- The instructions say to provide proof of rabies vaccination for dogs three months and older and pay the applicable fee. Check the form instructions for fee amounts based on the number of dogs and spay or neuter status.