ANIMAL LICENSING INFORMATION

Dogs seven months of age or older must be licensed annually through the municipality where the owner lives. The owner must present proof that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, and that its immunity will extend through at least ten months of the twelve-month license period. Cats also need to be licensed in New Jersey.

As a pet owner, you spend plenty of time making sure your pet is healthy and safe. You walk him or her daily, feed it nutritious food, and take it to the vet when something is wrong and have microchipped them.

However, many pet owners forget something vital - licensing their pet. A pet license is yet another way to make sure your pet is protected if they become lost! Pets licensed after February 1 will have a $10 late fee.

Rabies vaccination must be valid through November of 2023. Morris County towns hold rabies clinics each year to vaccinate dogs and cats. Rabies vaccines are free and open to all New Jersey residents!

Find an upcoming Morris County Rabies clinic here.

Click here to print a Mail in Application 

If you’ve been putting off licensing your pet because you think it’s too expensive, or doesn't provide any benefits, having an unlicensed pet will result in a $50.00 fine.