FAQ's

FAQ's

Welcome to the Town Clerk’s Office FAQ page! Here, you’ll find answers to the most common questions regarding the services we offer. Whether you need information on vital records, town meetings, permits, licenses, or other essential town-related services, this page is designed to provide you with quick and helpful guidance. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact us directly—we’re here to help!

Dog License Questions:

You may register a new dog in a few different ways. First, you may stop in to the office during our regular business hours to apply in person. If you are unable to come to our office during our normal business hours, you may mail us the Dog License application which can be printed by clicking here. Fill out this application and provide us a copy of the dog’s most recent rabies vaccination and proof of spay/neuter (if applicable). Include your check in the envelope. The Town Clerk will process your application and mail you a tag for the dog’s collar, a copy of your license and return your rabies paperwork and proof of spay/neuter for you to retain for your records. 

The current cost to license a dog are $15.00 for an unaltered dog (not spayed/neutered) and $7.00 for a dog that has been spayed/neutered. This is an annual fee. You will receive paperwork to license your dog the month prior to it being due.

Of course! We are happy to print copies of dog licenses renewals in the event that yours has been misplaced.

For first time Purebred dog owners, simply stop in to the Town Clerk’s office during business hours with your AKC certification and a list of the dogs you currently have. We will need to register each dog and provide their official License Number provided by the AKC. Each year, we will update your record to change (add/remove) dogs that you’ve re-homed or no longer have. The fee for this varies and is different than a regular dog license.

Yes. Regardless of Emotional Support Animal status, you will still be required to provide the letter/script from your doctor declaring the dog as an Emotional Support Animal and will need to provide us up-to-date rabies vaccine records and will be required to renew the license annually, just as you would with a standard dog license, however, the Clerk may waive the fee for the license at his/her discression.

 

Please note: The Town of Caledonia, New York, would like to remind residents and visitors that while emotional support animals (ESAs) are recognized under federal law for certain housing and travel accommodations, they are not granted the same public access rights as service animals.

 

By bringing an emotional support animal into public spaces or town-owned properties, the pet owner assumes full responsibility for the animal’s behavior and actions. The Town of Caledonia will not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or incidents caused by emotional support animals in public areas, including but not limited to biting, property damage, or disruption to other individuals or animals.

 

It is the responsibility of the pet owner to ensure that the emotional support animal is well-behaved, under control, and poses no risk to others. Pet owners are also required to adhere to all local ordinances regarding leash laws, noise, and waste disposal.

 

The Town of Caledonia encourages pet owners to exercise caution and consideration while in public areas to ensure a safe and positive environment for all.

Of course! We love to meet dogs in the community and have treats available.