Dog Licensing FAQ
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- Does my dog need a license?
- Why should I get a license for my dog?
- What do I do if I find a lost dog?
- How do I report my dog as having been lost?
- How often does the license have to be renewed?
- How much does an online dog license cost?
- How do I get a duplicate license?
- What if I move?
- Does the Town have access to my credit card information?
- How will I know that my order was placed?
- How long does it typically take before I receive my dog license?
Does my dog need a license?
- Yes. All dogs six (6) months of age or older must be licensed.
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- Yes. All dogs six (6) months of age or older must be licensed.
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Why should I get a license for my dog?
The primary reason is to prevent the spreading of rabies. Rabies is a health threat and is 100% fatal for humans if not treated properly. Animal licensing helps the Town of Carver monitor compliance with local and state rabies vaccination laws. And a license is a lost dog's ticket home! When your dog has its license attached to its collar, its assigned license number is all that is necessary for our Animal Control to identify the dog's owner. Lastly, fees from licensing are used to care for animals and investigate complaints about stray animals, among other services.
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The primary reason is to prevent the spreading of rabies. Rabies is a health threat and is 100% fatal for humans if not treated properly. Animal licensing helps the Town of Carver monitor compliance with local and state rabies vaccination laws. And a license is a lost dog's ticket home! When your dog has its license attached to its collar, its assigned license number is all that is necessary for our Animal Control to identify the dog's owner. Lastly, fees from licensing are used to care for animals and investigate complaints about stray animals, among other services.
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How often does the license have to be renewed?
- Dog licenses must be renewed annually. Licenses are valid January 1 thru December 31.
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- Dog licenses must be renewed annually. Licenses are valid January 1 thru December 31.
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How much does an online dog license cost?
- The base fee for an annual license is set by the Town. A license may also be assessed a late penalty if it is purchased outside the standard registration period. Besides these fees, a convenience fee is added to a license bought online. The fee is listed on the website as the 'Online Fee'.
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- The base fee for an annual license is set by the Town. A license may also be assessed a late penalty if it is purchased outside the standard registration period. Besides these fees, a convenience fee is added to a license bought online. The fee is listed on the website as the 'Online Fee'.
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How do I get a duplicate license?
- If you or your pet loses a license, you can request a duplicate license from the Town Clerk.
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- If you or your pet loses a license, you can request a duplicate license from the Town Clerk.
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What if I move?
- If you move from the Town of Carver, have a current license for your dog, and remain in the state, you need to purchase a Transfer License from the municipality to where you move. If you move into Carver from elsewhere in the state and have a current license from your past jurisdiction, you need to purchase a Transfer License from the Town of Carver.
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- If you move from the Town of Carver, have a current license for your dog, and remain in the state, you need to purchase a Transfer License from the municipality to where you move. If you move into Carver from elsewhere in the state and have a current license from your past jurisdiction, you need to purchase a Transfer License from the Town of Carver.
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Does the Town have access to my credit card information?
- No. Credit card information is not available to the Town. If for any reason your credit card cannot be processed, you will be notified via email or telephone to verify credit card information and to make any necessary corrections. Credit card orders for dog licenses are not be accepted over the telephone.
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- No. Credit card information is not available to the Town. If for any reason your credit card cannot be processed, you will be notified via email or telephone to verify credit card information and to make any necessary corrections. Credit card orders for dog licenses are not be accepted over the telephone.
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How will I know that my order was placed?
- You will see a confirmation page with a transaction number after completing the check-out. You should print or save this page for your records. If you provided an email address during check-out, a copy of the confirmation page will be emailed to you upon submitting.
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- You will see a confirmation page with a transaction number after completing the check-out. You should print or save this page for your records. If you provided an email address during check-out, a copy of the confirmation page will be emailed to you upon submitting.
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How long does it typically take before I receive my dog license?
- Licenses are sent through postal mail and should arrive within 10 business days. The charge will be posted to your credit card at time of registration. Please contact us if your dog license doesn't reach you within this period.
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- Licenses are sent through postal mail and should arrive within 10 business days. The charge will be posted to your credit card at time of registration. Please contact us if your dog license doesn't reach you within this period.
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