Alton, NH Town Clerk/Tax Collector

05/20/2026

13 days left to change party affiliation before the September 8th State Primary Election.

13 days to go before the deadline to change your party affiliation before the State Primary Election in September. If you want to change your party affiliation, reach out to your local clerk. Visit app.sos.nh.gov to get their contact info.

05/20/2026

The Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

We wish you a meaningful Memorial Day, as we remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Are you Eligible for Direct from the State Tax Relief?

The State is accepting applications between May 1st and June 30th for direct relief from the State Education Property Tax.

This assistance is from the State of NH with no involvement from the Town. If you earn less than $37,000 (single), or $47,000 (married); own a homestead subject to the State Education Property Tax; and lived in the property on April 1st, you can apply for this relief.

More information can be found here.

Chapter 158, Session Laws of 2001, enacted the property tax relief to eligible low to moderate income claimants, who own a homestead in New Hampshire. Chapter 95, Session Laws of 2021, HB 486 amends RSA 198:57 to increase the income limitations for the receipt of a Low & Moderate Income Property Tax...

05/13/2026

Sample and absentee ballots for the June 6, 2026 Town of Alton Special Election are now available through the Town Clerk’s Office.

Absentee ballots are available upon receipt of a completed application for voters who qualify to vote absentee.

Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours with any election or absentee voting questions at (603) 875-2101.

Absentee ballot application:https://alton.nh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Special-Town-Election-JUNE-6-2026-Absentee-Ballot-Application.pdf

2026 - Special Town Election Sample BallotDownload Absentee Ballots for the June 6, 2026, Special Election are now available with the Town Clerk. Absentee Ballot Applications can be found on the Voting and Elections - Town of Alton, NH page.

05/05/2026

Thank you to the entire Town Clerk's Office for your continued dedication and service to the Town of Alton. Your hard work and commitment to our community are truly appreciated.

Happy Municpal Clerk's Week 2026!

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04/30/2026

Dog licenses are due today!

If you no longer have your dog or have moved out of town, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office (603) 875-2101 or [email protected].

**** Please note that this page is not actively monitored. To reach the Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office, please call (603) 875-2101 or email [email protected]. You can also visit the office in person during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. ****

2026 Dog licenses are available

04/29/2026

New Hampshire gets extreme weather of all types! Stay aware by having multiple types of weather alerts. NOAA radio, weather apps, and local weather channels can all be sources for weather warnings. Learn more about NH Alerts at ReadyNH.gov. ⚠️

04/29/2026

The NH Old Graveyard Spring Meeting is May 9th, 2026 at the Deerfield Community Church. All are welcome to attend and Free to All. We meet at 9:30 for refreshments and informal chat. Business meeting and program starts at 10:00. The presenter will be Melissa Knibbs, Her interest are cemeteries and graveyards, appreciating the beauty of the stones, carvings and epitaphs. The Deerfield Garden Club will be hosting a plant sale at the Town Hall across the street that includes a coffee truck selling snacks.
After a lunch break they visit the Old Center Cemetery on Meetinghouse Road, one of Deerfield's most storied burial grounds.
This should be a very interesting day for all, young and older.

04/16/2026

Party Affiliation Change deadline is June 2, 2026

Last day to change party affiliation before the September State Primary.

Attention voters: June 2 is the deadline to make any changes to your party affiliation before the State Primary Election in September. Visit app.sos.nh.gov to check your voter registration info and find your local clerk’s contact info.