Bahamas - Obtain a Dog License Application

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To Obtain a Dog License, the applicant has to submit an application form along with the supporting documents and corresponding Fees, to the Revenue Collection section of the Treasury Department.
2. The applicant has to make a request for the type of dog licence at the Revenue Collection section of the Treasury Department and pays the relevant fee.
3. The information provided by the applicant is entered into the Cash Receipting System by the Clerk.
4. A receipt is issued and stamped with the treasury date stamp and initialled.
5. The applicant is then issued a dog tag licence with a licence number.
   

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Required Documents

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Office Locations & Contacts

Revenue Collection Section
Treasury Department
1st Floor (North East Wing)
Treasury Building
Cor. East Street & North Place
P.O. Box N-7524
NassauNew Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-4561
Fax.(242) 322-4556
Contact Address Details Link:Contact Link
Contact Details for Family Island Link:Contact Link

Eligibility

All dogs (three months and over) should have a dog licence.

Fees

• New Providence
  
  • Males Spayed or Unspayed BS$2.00
  • Females Spayed BS$2.00
  • Female Unspayed BS$6.00
    

• Family Islands Fee
  
  • Males Spayed or Unspayed BS 25cents
  • Females Spayed BS 25cents
  • Female Unspayed BS 50cents
    
    

The full amount of the fee should be paid up to July 1st.For licences issued after July 1st, only half the fee is to be paid

Validity

The dog licence expires on December 31st after the issue date. All licences must be renewed on the first day of January each year.

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Processing Time

A Dog License can be obtained Within 24 hours of application.

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Need for the Document

It is a legal requirement for dog owners.

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External Links

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Others

There is a penalty of BS$40.00 for any unlicensed dog.