Dog License

Dog license

Dog Licenses
The dog should be over 4 months of age, have current rabies shot
(have certificate showing the dates of shot),
and proof if the dog has been spayed or neutered.

Pursuant to the New York Public Health Law, county public
health authorities must offer free clinics at least every four months
for the rabies vaccination of dogs, as well as for cats and
domesticated ferrets.

For more information regarding the changes to the dog licensing
program in LaFayette, please call the Town Clerk at 677-3674

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DOG CONTROL OFFICER INFORMATION

Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law requires that any
person who harbors or keeps a dog, must obtain
a dog license in the Town in which they live. Dogs over the age
of 4-months must be licensed. A permanent ID
tag is issued for the initial dog license. The tag is your dog's
permanent identification number, and must be worn at all times.
Be sure to have your "name" identification ie. phone number/address
on your dog at all times.

The following are the requirements for obtaining a dog license in
the Town of LaFayette:

*Rabies certificate
*Spay or neutering certificate
*Spay or neutered fee $8.00
*Non-Spayed or neutered fee $20.00
*Cash, check or money order

The Town provides the option of multiple year licensing.
The Department of Agriculture and Market mails license
renewal applications to all dog owners which are payable at the
Town Clerk's Office. If you change your address
or if there is a change in the status of the dog, please
notify the Town Clerk.