Santa Clara, NY · Franklin County

No notary required

Dog License Application

Dog owners use this application to request an original license or ownership transfer for a dog in the Town of Santa Clara.

What this form is

The application is for licensing a dog and offers options for an original license or a transfer of ownership. The instructions say dogs four months or older must be licensed, and younger dogs must be licensed if running at large. Applicants provide dog and owner information, select a license type, and include rabies vaccination proof and other applicable documentation.

Who needs it

Owners who keep a dog in the Town of Santa Clara must use this application when applying for an original license or transferring ownership.

How to submit it

Submit the application in person or by mail to the Town of Santa Clara Clerk, 5359 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Include the fee, rabies vaccination proof, and any applicable spay/neuter certification or service-dog exemption proof.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Santa Clara Dog License Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Print the requested dog and owner information, select a license type, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include current rabies vaccination proof and any applicable spay/neuter certification or service-dog exemption proof.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town Clerk

    Submit the application and fee in person or by mail to the Town of Santa Clara Clerk at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application?
No. The owner signs and dates this application; it has no notary block and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Dog License Application?
Submit it in person or by mail to the Town of Santa Clara Clerk at 5359 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, with the fee and applicable supporting documents.
What documents must accompany the dog license application?
The instructions call for proof of current rabies vaccination and, where applicable, certification of spaying or neutering or proof of exemption for a service dog.

Need something notarized?

This Dog License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Santa Clara form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.