Frequently Asked Questions

All dogs four months of age or older residing within the Town of Guilderland must be licensed as a matter of public safety.

You can license your dog by mail by sending in:

• Print the Dog License Renewal Form (PDF) 
• Proof of current rabies certificate is required, certificate of spay/neuter, if applicable.
• $10 for dogs that are spayed/neutered.
• $20 for dogs that are not altered.
• $5 for seniors (owner the age of 65) with dogs that are spayed/neutered.
• $10 for seniors (owner the age of 65) with dogs that are not altered.
• $10 for dogs under 6 months that are not altered.
• A license is valid for one year. A renewal notice will be sent to the owner prior to the expiration date.
• Please make checks out to the Town of Guilderland.

Apostilles or Certificates of Authentication are available through the New York State Secretary of State.

Please contact the Secretary of State at 518-474-4770 or visit the New York - Department of State website.

Paperwork for a DBA is available on the Albany County Clerk's website.

Completed paperwork is filed with the Albany County Clerk's office.

The Albany County Clerk can be reached at 518-487-5100.

Please bring your car registration for the vehicle you will be using that shows your Guilderland address. 

Please note: PO Box addresses are not acceptable. If your car registration has a P.O. Box address, please bring a utility bill with your address.

No permit is required to hold an occasional, personal garage sale in the Town of Guilderland. For further information regarding garage sale regulations, contact the Building department at 356-1980.