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1. Which dogs must be licensed?

All dogs living in the City of Lebanon, including puppies who have received their first rabies shot, must be licensed in the City of Lebanon.

2. Where and how do I license my dog?

Dog licenses are issued by the City Clerk’s Office located at 51 North Park Street, during normal office hours. Remember to bring the dog’s current rabies certificate and spaying/neutering certificate, if applicable. You may license your dog by mail, but please contact our office prior to mailing to ensure the correct paperwork and proper fees are submitted. For complete details including an application, please see our Dog Licensing page.

3. When do I license my dog?

A new adult dog should be licensed immediately and a puppy can be licensed as soon as the puppy receives its first rabies shot. Dog licenses must be renewed annually by April 30th.

4. What is the annual fee to license my dog?

- Puppy (older than 3 months, younger than 7 months: $7.50
- Male and female dogs (not spayed or neutered): $10
- Spayed Neutered Male/Female: $7.50
- Group License for 5 or more dogs: $21
- Commercial Kennel License for 5 or more dogs: $21
- First Animal owned by Senior Citizen (65 or over by May 1st): $3
- Civil Forfeitures: $25
- Unlicensed Dog Fine (will be applied for negligent dogs on October 1 of every year): $10

For complete details, please visit our Dog Licensing page.

5. What happens if I don’t license my dog?

In addition to the regular licensing fee listed above, the following will also be applied:
- You will be charged a late fee of $1 per month for each month (or partial month) during which the dog remains unlicensed, commencing June 1.
- In addition, you will be subject to a civil forfeiture fee of $25 due within 15 days after receiving a notice of forfeiture. If the forfeiture is not paid, the case will be disposed of in the Lebanon District Court.
- If you still haven't licensed your dog by October 1, an additional $10 fine will be assessed.

6. Should I notify your office if I have moved or if I no longer have my dog?

If you have moved or no longer have your dog, please notify the City Clerk's Office at 603-448-3054 or by email at cityclerk@lebcity.com, otherwise you will continue to receive notices about dog licensing.

7. Does my dog need to be on a leash within the City of Lebanon?

Yes. 

Per City Code, Chapter 18, Animals, Article I Dogs and Other Animals, Section 18-3, Restraint.

All dogs within the City of Lebanon shall be restrained from running at large. A dog shall be deemed to be restrained from running at large when it is kept upon the property of its owner and keeper, or is kept within an enclosure on the property of its owner or keeper, or is kept on a leash. A dog is not restrained if, when tied, it is able to reach another’s property or any public domain. Hunting dogs in training and/or pursuing legal game shall not come under the provisions of this article.

[Amended 7-21-1999]

Also see, "Does the City of Lebanon have an animal control department?"