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Town Clerk's Office News

Posted on: May 20, 2021 - 2:31pm

Town Clerk’s Office News

Hello Chester! Couple of items to update you on…

  • Memorial Day is fast approaching. Please plan ahead- don’t wait until the last minute to register your vehicles, campers, trailers or boats! Don’t forget we are closed on Fridays and will be closed on Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day Observance.
  • Tax Bills are being mailed out tomorrow. They are due July 1st. This 1st issue 2021 property tax bill (or spring bill as it is often referred to as) is calculated at ½ the previous year’s tax rate. The 2021 tax rate is not set until October,  the difference is made up in the 2nd issue property tax bill that is due in December. Think of spring bill as an estimate because the new tax rate is not determined yet.
  • All dogs must be licensed by April 30th of each year. Late fees begin June 1st. To avoid additional fees and potentially a civil forfeiture, please license your dog as soon as possible. It is much cheaper to do so now than later! The dog’s rabies vaccine must be current and on file.
  • Town Clerk Hours – are different than the Town Hall hours. Same building, but different departments=different hours. If you aren’t sure of a particular department’s hours, check online and/or call the specific department for their hours and be sure someone will be available.

News from the NH Department of Motor Vehicles:

NH DMV OFFERS STREAMLINED, CONVENIENT SERVICES

The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles is pleased to highlight its streamlined, convenient services. Through recently developed new and improved services, customers can conduct their DMV transactions in a variety of ways:

  • Online –Conveniently make appointments, renew a driver license or non-driver ID, request a duplicate driver license or non-driver ID, pay or plead not guilty to a ticket. Go online at dmv.nh.gov.
  • Drop Boxes – Use drop boxes, available outside of all full-time DMV locations, for most transactions. Go to dmv.nh.gov to learn more.
  • Mail – Conduct a variety of transactions through the mail. Go to dmv.nh.gov to learn more.

With the recent extension of Real ID implementation until May 3, 2023, there is no need to rush to the DMV to get a Real ID license. Customers with expiring Real ID licenses or non-driver IDs may renew online, if eligible. Go to dmv.nh.gov to access online services.

Plan ahead by scheduling an appointment online and bringing your completed forms with you to ensure a quick and efficient visit.

“To avoid waiting in line, customers are encouraged to use the appointment system,” Motor Vehicles Director Elizabeth Bielecki said. “Our customers have told us repeatedly they love the appointments and want these services to stay because they’re easy to use, more efficient, and greatly preferred to waiting in long lines.”

Appointments can be scheduled for all DMV locations and can be reserved online by visiting dmv.nh.gov. Walk-in services are available, but wait times cannot be guaranteed and priority is given to customers with appointments.