Richmond, RI · Washington County
Dog Boarding Kennel or Dog Breeding Kennel Application
This application and affidavit are for Richmond kennel owners seeking a boarding or breeding kennel license; applicants submit the form and required confirmations to the Town Clerk’s Office.
- 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 three-page packet explains the requirements for boarding and breeding kennel licenses and provides an application and affidavit of compliance. Applicants identify the kennel owner, kennel address, and license type, then submit the affidavit stating that the business complies with applicable laws and regulations. The checklist also describes tax confirmation, a Department of Environmental Management license for boarding kennels with five or more dogs, zoning confirmation for new licenses or locations, and the $25 fee.
Who needs it
Owners of boarding kennels or breeding kennels in Richmond must apply for the corresponding license; operators of both kennel types need a license for each.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the applicant signs the affidavit before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Dog Boarding Kennel or Dog Breeding Kennel Application and review its checklist.
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Complete the Application
Enter the kennel owner, address, contact details, and license type. Gather the confirmations and documents that apply to your kennel.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for the affidavit of compliance.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Richmond Town Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Richmond. 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
- Who needs a Richmond kennel license?
- The form says owners of boarding kennels and breeding kennels must obtain the corresponding license. If you operate both types, it says you need a license for each.
- What documents or confirmations does the checklist require?
- The checklist calls for tax and fee confirmation. Boarding kennels with five or more dogs need a Department of Environmental Management boarding kennel license, and new licenses or locations need zoning confirmation.
- How do I complete the sworn affidavit?
- Fill in the applicant, license type, and business name, then sign the affidavit in front of a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section.
- Do I need an in-person appointment to notarize this form?
- Rhode Island law permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video; the form’s applicant must sign before the notary completes the jurat.
- Where do I submit the application, and when does the license expire?
- The form is from the Richmond Town Clerk’s Office and says the license expires April 1 and must be renewed each year. Confirm submission details with the Town Clerk’s Office; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
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