# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-5: License information and record

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-5
- **Heading:** License information and record
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4-13 / Section 4-13-5

## Text

Every owner or keeper of a dog applying for a license as provided for in § 4-13-4 shall furnish the city or town clerk with the following information: name and address of owner or keeper, and breed, sex, color, and name of dog to be licensed. The city or town clerk shall assign a registered number for each dog licensed and shall enter on the license the registered number, name, and address of the owner or keeper, and the breed, sex, color, and name of the dog licensed, and shall keep a record of all licenses issued.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1 § 4-13-1. Regulatory ordinances €” Enforcement and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1.1 § 4-13-1.1. Towns of Portsmouth, West Warwick, and Middletown and city of Woonsocket €” Vicious dog ordinance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1.2 § 4-13-1.2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1.3 § 4-13-1.3. Rabies control board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-2 § 4-13-2. Tax imposed by cities and towns €” Enactment of local laws to prevent damage to livestock.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-4 § 4-13-4. Dog licenses €” Fees €” Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-4.1 § 4-13-4.1. Notice to new owner of inoculation and licensing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-5 § 4-13-5. License information and record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-7 § 4-13-7. Notice as to time and place of issuing licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-8 § 4-13-8. Disposition of license fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-9 § 4-13-9. Pups exempt from license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-10 § 4-13-10. Thoroughbred dogs exempt €” Kennel licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-11 § 4-13-11. Annual census of dogs €” List of licenses issued.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-13 § 4-13-13. Wrongful removal of collar €” Theft or destruction of licensed dogs €” Poisoning.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-13.md)

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