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Pet Licensing & Rabies Information
State of NJ Dog Licensing Requirements (PDF)
2023 Pet Licensing Application
Annual Licensing Fees
| Animal | Regular (Not Altered) | Altered |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | $12.00 | $8.00 |
| Cat | $11.00 | $6.00 |
- All dogs and cats 7 months and older must be licensed each year between January 1st and March 1st.
- New residents are required to license pets within 30 days of residency, with the exception of pets previously licensed in other New Jersey municipalities during the current calendar year
- Penalty fees for late renewal:
- After March 1st - $10 per pet
- After April 1st - $15 per pet
- After May 1st - $20 per pet
- All pets shall have their own license tag number
- City ordinance limits the number of pets by one owner to a total of six
Licenses may not be renewed if the rabies vaccination status does not meet the State Department of Health requirement - rabies vaccinations must not expire prior to November 1st of the current license year. See the Rabies Vaccination Waiver below for exceptions.
Animal Cruelty
- State Statute 4:22-17 - Animal Cruelty - Certain Acts - Crime - Degrees (PDF)
- State Statute 4:22-26 - Penalties for Various Acts Constituting Cruelty (PDF)
- Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws (PDF)
- Complete guidelines, with references to City Ordinances, can be found in the Department's Pet Manual
- View/print a copy of the Pet Manual - English (PDF)
- Verification of spay/neuter (if applicable) and rabies vaccination required.