Geneseo, NY · Livingston County

No notary required

Dog License Application

Geneseo dog owners use this application to license a dog, provide owner and dog details, and submit required vaccination and spay/neuter documentation.

What this form is

Use this application to apply for an original dog license, renew a license, or transfer ownership. The instructions say dogs 4 months or older must be licensed, and dogs under 4 months must be licensed if running at large. The form asks for owner and dog information, license type, rabies vaccination details, and applicable fees; it also requires supporting proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter status or exemption.

Who needs it

The person who keeps or harbors a dog in Geneseo needs this application, including owners licensing a dog for the first time, renewing, or transferring ownership.

How to submit it

Submit the application in person or by mail to the issuing clerk, with the fee and required certificates or proof. Mail it with a check payable to the Geneseo Town Clerk at 4630 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the required rabies and spay/neuter certificates or exemption proofs are not described as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Dog License Application and review the owner instructions and breed and color codes.

  2. 2

    Complete and Sign the Form

    Enter owner and dog details, select the license type, calculate the fees, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Proof

    Include proof of rabies vaccination or exemption and certification of spaying or neutering or proof of exemption.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Clerk

    Submit the application and fee in person or by mail to the issuing clerk; mail it to the Geneseo Town Clerk at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application?
No. The application asks for the owner's signature and date, not notarization. It requires rabies and spay/neuter certificates or exemption proof, but does not say these must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Dog License Application?
Submit it in person or by mail to the issuing clerk with the fee and required supporting documents. The form gives the mailing address as 4630 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454, and says checks should be payable to the Geneseo Town Clerk.
What documents must accompany the application?
The instructions require proof of rabies vaccination or exemption, plus certification of spaying or neutering or proof of exemption. Submit these with the application and fee.
Which dogs must be licensed?
The application says dogs 4 months of age or older must be licensed. A dog under 4 months must also be licensed if it is running at large.

Need something notarized?

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