Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Town Clerk/Tax Collector Services
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Town Clerk/
Tax Collector's Office
- Deborah Ziemba,
Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Darlene Oaks,
Town Clerk/Tax Collector Assistant
Address
Wentworth Town Offices
P.O. Box 2
7 Atwell Hill Road
Wentworth, NH 03282
(near the intersection of Route 25 and 25A in Wentworth)
Phone/Fax
Office: 603-764-5244
Fax: 603-764-9362
Office Hours
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Absentee Ballots
- Absentee ballots for the state, town, and school elections are located on the Town Applications/Forms page.
- Residents can obtain absentee ballots for state and local elections from the Town Clerk during regular business hours. For more information regarding mailing the ballots to the residents and the return due date, please contact the Town Clerk.
- Return the forms to the Town Clerk.
Birth Certificates
- Forms are available at the Town Clerk's office.
Death Certificates
- Forms are available at the Town Clerk's office.
Dog Licenses, Payments, Regulations, and Penalties
Registration Fees
Download official notice (revised February 2016) 
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| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult Male/Female | $9.00 |
| Adult Neutered Male/Spayed Female | $6.50 |
| Puppy | $6.50 |
| Owners over 65 (first dog only) | $2.00 |
| Group (5 dog minimum) | $20.00 |
Renewal of licenses may be done by mail, online, or in person, providing the clerk has the current rabies information. Call 603-764-5244 to verify. You must send a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you do the license by mail.
Payments
When making any payment, remember that at the town offices we accept cash or checks; online we accept electronic checks, debit and credit cards.
Use last year's license number to renew your dog(s) license(s).
Regulations
- All dogs four (4) months or older must be licensed in NH.
- Licenses expire on April 30.
- Dog owners shall register all dogs over four (4) months of age by April 30.You will need to renew your dog's license annually by this date or penalties and fines will be issued. The penalty is $1.00 per month beginning in June.
- Rabies and a spay/neuter certificate(s) are required for registration.
- Owners are liable for dogs running at large (see penalties to the right)
- Download the form from our Town Apps/ Forms page.
- Download the Wentworth Dog Control Law from the Town Apps/Forms page.
Penalties
- Penalty for not renewing your dog's license is $1.00 per month beginning in June.
- Penalty for not obtaining a dog license is a fine of $25.00 (RSA: 466:13).
- First time loose dog, or barking dog is a $25 fine. Second offense is $100.
- First time growls, snaps, runs after, or chases off of property is $50. Second offence is $200.
- First time dog bites or attacks is $100. Second offense is $400.
- If the dog needs to be taken to kennel for whatever reason, you are responsible for those fees as well.
All fines must be paid within 96 hours of being issued or a criminal complaint will be filed with the Plymouth District Court.
Marriage Certificates
- Forms are available at the Town Clerk's office.
Property Tax Payments
When making any payment, remember that at the town offices we accept cash or checks; online we accept electronic checks, debit and credit cards.
NOTE: If the search above does not work, please go to https://nhtaxkiosk.com/ and select Wentworth from the list on the home page.
Vehicle Registrations & Payments
Vehicle Registration Information
- Vehicle owners must register their vehicles with Town Clerk.
- To re-register, owners should bring in their old registrations and driver's license.
- Proof of residency is required for new registrations.
- Renewals, decals, transfers and plates now available.
Vehicle Registration Payments
When making any payment, remember that at the town offices we accept cash or checks; online we accept electronic checks, debit and credit cards.
If you send in for a renewal with no renewal form, please include your plate number on a piece of paper, your phone number, and your signature.
The Town Clerk will process your motor vehicle registration within 5-7 business days.