Hounsfield, NY · Jefferson County
Dog License Change and Transfer Report
Dog owners of record use this report to notify Hounsfield of a dog’s loss, death, ownership transfer, or change of address.
What this form is
The report lets the owner of record report a dog’s loss or death, transfer of ownership, or change of address. The instructions say to complete and mail it to the municipality where the dog is harbored within 10 days of the change. It asks for the dog’s official ID number, change details, owner and address information, and signatures and dates.
Who needs it
The owner of record must complete and mail this report when a dog is lost, deceased, transferred to a new owner, or the owner’s address changes.
How to submit it
Mail the completed portion to the municipality where the dog is harbored. The form lists Hounsfield at 18774 Co. Rt. 66, Watertown, NY 13601.
About notarization
This report is signed and dated without a notary; the owner of record signs it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download the Report
Download the Dog License Change and Transfer Report PDF.
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Complete the Report
Enter the dog’s official ID number, select the type of change, and fill in the requested owner and address information.
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Gather Required Items
For a deceased dog, the form says to return the ID tag. No other attachment is listed for the report.
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Sign and Date
The owner of record signs and dates the report.
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Mail to the Municipality
Mail the completed portion to the municipality where the dog is harbored within 10 days of the change.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Dog License Change and Transfer Report?
- No. The report has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the owner of record signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Dog License Change and Transfer Report?
- Mail the completed portion to the municipality where the dog is harbored. The form lists Hounsfield at 18774 Co. Rt. 66, Watertown, NY 13601.
- What changes can I report with this form?
- The form provides options for a deceased dog, a lost or stolen dog, an owner-of-record address change, and a transfer of ownership.
- When should I mail the report?
- The instructions say the owner of record must mail the completed portion to the municipality where the dog is harbored within 10 days of the occurrence.
Need something notarized?
This Dog License Change and Transfer Report doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hounsfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.