All dogs (three months and over) in The Bahamas should have a dog licence. This licence can be issued annually or on a periodic basis. There is a penalty of BS$40.00 for any unlicensed dog.

Three types of licenses are issued:

1. Males Spayed  or Unspayed
2. Females Spayed
3. Female Unspayed

Eligibility

Must be an owner of a dog (citizen or visitor)

Process

1. The applicant makes a request for the type of dog licence at the Revenue Collection section of the Treasury Department and pays the relevant fee.
2. The applicant’s information is entered into the Cash Receipting System by the Clerk.
3. A receipt is issued and stamped with the treasury date stamp and initialed.
4. The applicant is issued a dog tag licence with a licence number.

Note: Dog owners in the Family Islands can apply for dog licences either at the Administrator’s Offices or at the Treasury Department in Abacore or Freeport.

Application Form(s)

There is no application form for this service.

Supporting Documents

No supporting documents are required for this service.

Turn-around time

Within 24 hours of application.

Deadline

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

Related Fee(s)

New Providence

1. Males Spayed or Unspayed BS$2.00
2. Females Spayed BS$2.00
3. Female Unspayed BS$6.00

Family Islands Fee

1. Males Spayed or Unspayed BS 25cents
2. Females Spayed BS 25cents
3. 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.

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