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1. What does the Animal Control Officer do?
2. How do I reach the Animal Control Officer?
3. If I have lost my pet, what should I do?
4. What should I do if I am bitten by an animal?
5. How much does it cost to license my dog?
6. What do I need to do to license my dog?
7. Does my cat need a rabies shot?
8. What is animal abuse?
9. Is it illegal for someone to leave the scene of an accident, without reporting to a law enforcement agency that they have hit a domestic dog?
10. I have a skunk under my shed what do I do?
11. My dog is an inside dog. Do I need to get him licensed?
12. There is a barking dog in my neighborhood that is driving me crazy. What can be done about this?
13. What should I do when I find a bat in my house?

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1. What is the latest tax rate and what will my taxes be this year?
2. What tax exemptions/tax credits are available in Bedford, and what are the qualifications?
3. How do I file for an abatement?
4. When do I need a permit to cut down trees?
5. Can I put my land in current use?
6. When was Bedford last re-assessed?
7. When will the next re-assessment be?
8. When are taxes due, and when does the tax year start?
9. What is the assessment to sale ratio?

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1. When do I need to obtain a building permit?
2. Do I need to obtain a building permit if I’m just repairing my house?
3. How do I obtain a Building Permit?
4. How long does it take to get a Building Permit?
5. When do I have to go to the Historic District Commission (HDC)?
6. How do I know if my property is in the Historic District?
7. How far from the property line do I have to be?
8. What is a structure?
9. Is a Homeowner allowed to do electric work?
10. Is a Homeowner allowed to do plumbing?
11. Do I need a permit for a shed on blocks?
12. Where are my Septic Plans?
13. I don't see an answer to my question. What do I do?

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1. What is Community Policing?
2. What is the Police Department’s role in Community Policing?
3. What is the community’s role in Community Policing?

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1. Where do I register to vote?
2. What paperwork should I bring when registering to vote?
3. Where do I vote?
4. How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
5. Who do I contact to work at the polls on Election Day?
6. How do I maintain my "undeclared" (independent) status?
7. How do I register to vote and obtain an absentee ballot if I am a Bedford resident living out of the voting district?
8. How do I change my name, address and/or party affiliation?

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1. Why Does a Fire Truck Respond When I Call For an Ambulance?
2. How Do I Propely Dispose of Medical Sharps?
3. Why Do Firefighters Break Windows and Cut Holes in the Roof When Fighting Fires?
4. Why is the Maltese Cross the Symbol of the Fire Service?
5. Why are Dalmatians Considered Firehouse Dogs?

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1. When Do I Need a Fire Permit?
2. Where Can I Obtain a Fire Permit?
3. How Much Does a Fire Permit Cost?
4. How Do I Obtain a Seasonal Fire Permit?
5. What Can I Burn?
6. What Can't I Burn?

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1. I have just moved to Bedford from out of state. What do I need to register my cars?
2. I just moved to Bedford from another town in New Hampshire, do I need to change my address on my registration and drivers license?
3. If I move out of state prior to the expiration of my registration do I receive a refund for the unused portion?
4. I just bought a new car, what do I need to bring with me to register it?
5. How do I transfer my license plates from my old car to my new car?
6. Vehicles Registered Under a Company Name
7. How do I know if the title has been assigned to me correctly?
8. What do I need to renew a registration?
9. Can I renew a boat for someone else?
10. Can I get any plate type at the town offices?
11. What type of payment does the Town of Bedford accept?
12. How soon can I renew a registration?
13. What do I need to obtain a New Hampshire drivers license?

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1. Where can I find information about Detached Accessory Dwelling Units?
2. Where can I find information about Attached Accessory Dwelling Units?
3. Where can I find information about Home Occupations?
4. What are the regulations for political signs?
5. Where can I find information about the Historic District?
6. How can I find out what the Tax Map and Lot Number are for my property?
7. How can I find out where my septic system is located on my property?

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1. How do I obtain a pistol/revolver license?
2. Do I have to register my firearms with the police?
3. What does the "Brady Law" require?
4. How far away from my house do I need to be in order to shoot my guns?
5. How do I have fingerprints taken?
6. Do I have to register my alarm system with the police?
7. Who do I see to pick-up evidence or other property the police are holding?
8. How are Police Reports obtained, and how much do they cost?
9. How do I obtain a Domestic Violence Petition (DVP)/Restraining Order?
10. How is the protective order served?
11. What happens if an address is not available for Domestic Violence Petition service?
12. What do I do once a Domestic Violence Petition has been served?
13. What if the Domestic Violence Petition is not served prior to the court date?
14. Can the police department check my vacant property while I am away?
15. Can I request information under the Freedom of Information Act?
16. Is there a Winter Parking Ban?
17. How do I know if I need to hire a police detail officer?
18. How do I go about hiring a police detail officer?
19. How much notice is required to hire a detail officer?
20. What is the cost to hire a detail officer?
21. How do I cancel a detail officer?
22. Are there any considerations for residents with special needs?
23. What do I do if I have been given a Bad Check?
24. What do I do if I am a victim of Identity Theft?
25. How do I follow up on the status of my open case?
26. How do I follow up on the status of my case that is awaiting prosecution?
27. I'd like to have a Block Party. What do I need to know?
28. What are the fees for reports, fingerprints, etc?
29. How do I dispose of prescription medicine or sharps (needles)?

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1. When are property taxes due in Bedford?
2. What period does the tax bill cover?
3. When does my account start to accrue interest?
4. What is the interest rate if a lien is put on my property?
5. My taxes are paid through an escrow account; do I have to forward my tax bill to them?
6. If there is a lien put on my property, how long before further action is taken by the Town?
7. How do I change my address for my tax bill?
8. What kind of tax exemptions/credits does the Town of Bedford offer?
9. I recently purchased my property in Bedford. How long before future tax bills are sent in my name?
10. Can I prepay my Property Tax
11. What types of payment does the Town of Bedford accept?

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1. What are the hours for the Transfer Station ?

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1. I have just moved to Bedford from out of state. What do I need to register my cars?
2. What is the current tax rate?
3. Where do I register to vote?
4. Where are the Hillsborough County District Courts?
5. Where do I get a copy of my deed?
6. Where do I get an Absentee Ballot Request?
7. How do I contact the Bedford School District?
8. where do I vote