Welcome to the Canterbury Town Clerk & Tax Collector’s page!
This office handles things like vehicle registration, dog licensing, vital records, and voting.
Our Town Clerk was elected in 2022 and has a term of 3 years. Our Deputy Town Clerk is appointed by the Selectboard.
The office is located in the Sam Lake House, 10 Hackleboro Road, Canterbury, NH.
Resources
- Pay My Taxes!
- Voting Information and Election Results
- Vehicle Registration
- Dog Licensing
- Vital Records
- Leash Law: NH RSA 466:31
- 2024 Town Meeting Minutes
- Names on Town Ballot, 2025 Town Meeting
| Staff Contacts | Title | Phone | |
| Sam Papps | Town Clerk-Tax Collector | (603) 783-0153 | spapps@canterburynh.gov |
| Jessica Lozier | Deputy Town Clerk-Tax Collector | deputytctc@canterburynh.gov |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay for my registration or taxes online?
You can pay for a motor vehicle renewal, or for property taxes online. To pay for taxes, please visit: NH Tax Kiosk. To pay for motor vehicle renewals, please visit: Invoice Cloud MV Renewal.
It takes between 3 to 5 business days for the office to recieve the payment, and after payment is recieved, the registration will be processed in the office and mailed out to the customer.
Please note there are convience charges associated with online payments. To use a debit or credit card, the charge will be 3% in addition to the total due. To use an e-check, the charge will be $0.40 per transaction.
How do I transfer plates?
To transfer license plates to a new car, we will need:
- The current registraion for the plates you are transfering
- The title or title application for the new vehicle that you wish to put the plates on
- Photo ID, and Cash or Check to pay for the transaction
Please note that to transfer plates, the primary owner on both the old car and the new car must match. Please contact the office with any questions you may have.
Where can I register to vote?
Voting
Residents may register to vote during the town clerk’s regular hours. Proof of residency is required. If you have not been able to register to vote with the clerk you may register and vote on election day by bringing your proof of residency.
Absentee Ballots
In order to apply for an absentee ballot you are required to sign an affidavit certifying that you (1) will be absent from the town where you are registered to vote; or (2) cannot appear in public because of observance of a religious commitment; or (3) are unable to vote in person by reason of a physical disability.
If you do not meet at least one of these requirements, you need to vote in person.